Occupational Therapist – Band 6 – Immediate start

Company: VANRATH
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:

Occupational Therapist – Belfast – Spinal Cord Injuries Rehab

Vanrath are delighted to be partnering with HSCNI to recruit on their behalf an Occupational Therapist to join their community team.

Main responsibilities will include:

  • The post holder will contribute specialist Occupational Therapy skills and knowledge to the Service, fulfilling professional duties and organisational statutory responsibilities.

  • The post holder will provide Specialist Occupational Therapy assessment of service users with a learning disability, who present with a broad range of clinical needs. They will be responsible for managing, organising and prioritising a complex caseload and workload in accordance with agreed policies and procedures. The post-holder will deliver evidence-based practice, monitoring and reviewing as appropriate, using a client-centred approach to assess, plan, implement and evaluate Occupational Therapy interventions.

  • He/she will have line management responsibilities for junior staff, and will contribute to the day-to-day management, co-ordination and provision of the Occupational Therapy Service.

  • The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner within a multi-disciplinary team, will be involved in interagency working and will participate in the planning, implementation and review of service improvements.

Essential Criteria:

  • Occupational Therapy Degree (UK recognised)
  • HCPC Registered
  • Member of RCOT or Unison
  • Mnimum previous 2 years OT experience

Why choose Vanrath:

  • We are on the HSCNI framework which means we have exposure to multiple job opportunities within HSCI (Acute, Community, Physical or Mental Health).
  • Specialist Consultant who can negotiate on your behalf and who works very closely with HSCNI hiring managers.

Salary:The salary on this role is in line with the HSCNI Band 6 pay scale. (+pension & enhanced annual leave).

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Occupational Therapy roles, please apply via the link below or contact Suzanne Lowry – in the strictest confidence.

Skills:OT Occupational Therapist HCPC community ot public sector

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Posted: October 28th, 2026