The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Based at: Civic Office, Doncaster / Hybrid Working
Salary Details: Grade 10, £48,227- £52,414 (pay award pending)
Contract Type: Temporary for 2 years
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday (Flexible working arrangements available)
Closing date: 14 June 2026
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post
The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have a opportunity to be part of this in the role of Advanced Practitioner, Occupational Therapist.
Become part of something amazing! We are looking for experienced Occupational Therapist who is ready to progress into a leadership role. We fully recognise the value and fundamental importance of the role Occupational Therapy play in promoting people’s wellbeing, maximising independence, and supporting people to live meaningful lives.
The post holder will:
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Provide day to day operational management and support for professionals working in the Occupational Therapy service.
- Promote best practice standards based on, up-to-date knowledge of Occupational Therapy practice developments and relevant policy and legislation.
- Provide professional casework advice, expert Occupational Therapy knowledge, support and guidance to colleagues, including newly qualified Occupational Therapists, trainees and other team members and/or volunteers.
- Have excellent clinical knowledge of equipment and adaptations assessment and provision in Occupational Therapy.
- Be able to work alone and within a team.
- Be able to organise and prioritise workload and balance this with conflicting demands of the role.
- Hold appropriate qualification, BSc OT, Dip OT, or equivalent management qualification.
- Registration with Health Care Profession Council (HCPC).
The service operates over 5 days a week. Monday-Friday (no unsociable hours).
We would love to have you join Team Doncaster in the future!
In return for your contribution, we offer:
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Competitive leave entitlement
- Generous local government pension scheme
- Wellbeing support and staff networks
- Development and training opportunities
- Staff discounts and benefits schemes
- More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.
Please review the job summary and profile and demonstrate in your application how you meet the required criteria.
Shortlisting: 15 June 2026
Interview date: 22 June 2026
For further information about the Occupational Therapist role please email
[email protected].
This post involves working with adults and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
English fluency duty under the Immigration Act (2016): As you are applying for a customer facing role, you must have the ability to converse easily with customers being able to provide advice and guidance in accurate spoken English.
We encourage applicants to use their own words to reflect their experience and skills and over-reliance on AI is discouraged.
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City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.
We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.
