Ward Based Occupational Therapist

Transformationunitgm; Derby; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Derby is seeking a full-time Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join their team at the Radbourne Unit. This role involves providing occupational therapy to adult mental health patients, focusing on assessment and therapeutic interventions to support their discharge back into the community. Candidates should have a degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration, with previous mental health experience being highly desirable. The position emphasizes working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective patient care, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Working experience in mental health is essential.
• Experience in group work and planning required.
• Understanding of recovery approach and national standards is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational assessments and treatment based on recovery philosophy.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team for effective discharge planning.
• Develop and deliver meaningful activities within an individual and group environment.

Skills

Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner

Effective working with the Multidisciplinary Team

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC Registration

MOHO Framework

L'APPLE Accreditation

Level 2 Food Hygiene

Job description

Main area Ward Based Band 5 Occupational Therapist Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Service covers 7 days per week. Shifts are either earlies (8am - 4pm) or lates (12 - 8pm).) Job ref 383-ACA-6199-25-A

Employer Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Ward 35 Town Derby Salary £31,049 - £37,796 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 04/01/2026 23:59

Ward Based Occupational Therapist

NHS AfC: Band 5

Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.>

We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.

We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.

Job overview

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a full-time Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the team at the Radbourne Unit.

This role is based on one of our male acute wards. The service is designed to offer direct support to adult acute mental health patients.It’s a great time to join Derbyshire Healthcare and be part of a dynamic, supportive team making a real difference in mental health care.

The role of an Occupational Therapist on the ward focuses on the assessment therapeutic interventions and deliver care to national recommendations, to support patients to be discharged back into the community.

This is a great opportunity for you to support shaping the service and build on MDT working, alongside the Ward Manager and other senior leaders. You will work with others to develop the OT service on this ward and collaborate with an innovative and forward-thinking ethos. The service as a whole has a large OT group, who will support you with your development and offer clinical supervision (and preceptorship programme, if needed).

The post is 37.5 hours a week between Mon-Sun and shifts are expected to be 7.5 hours, ranging from earlies and lates, covering times between 8am to 4pm and 12 noon to 8pm shifts .

Patterns of work can be discussed upon recruitment.

Main duties of the job

As a member of the Ward Occupational Therapy Team, You will be expected to adopt the policies and philosophy of the service and provide occupational assessment and treatment using a range of appropriate interventions based on the recovery philosophy and the Model of Human Occupation.

Additionally, You will be expected to work and support the wider MDT to provide a safe and effective discharge plan back into the community.

Working for our organisation

Join Team Derbyshire Healthcare and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of “making a positive difference in people’s lives”.

CQC rated us as ‘GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”

Our values

We pride ourselves on being a values-led organisation, as expressed through our Trust Strategy for 2024-28. Our Trust values are as follows:

“As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visa’s and Immigration. Please note without previous NHS Service you will commence at the bottom of the pay band which currently does not meet the minimum salary requirement for sponsorship for this post. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk website

Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK(www.gov.uk) ”

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

As part of the MDT, the Occupational Therapist will work flexibly in an occupation focused way by developing and delivering meaningful activity within an individual and group environment that focuses on person centred care and recovery principles. The post holder will ensure each assessment and treatment is delivered in a person-centred manner the gender, sexual orientation, ethnic, cultural and spiritual needs of service users are adhered to and support the Care Programme Approach including enabling service users/carers/significantothers to become involved in decision making processes for the implementation and evaluation of treatment.

Within the role you will need to have the ability to work independently to develop and deliver an Occupational Therapy Service on the ward for inpatients and support the Occupational Therapy care pathway based on evidence-based practice. You will need the show initiative, drive and ability to think creatively for solutions. You will actively manage your own workload, effectively and efficiently prioritising competing demands. Therefore, the post holder will be required to be a dynamic clinician and demonstrate a range of skills, including effective communication,empathy, self-awareness and critical, self-reflection skills.

>DHCFT can offer both personal and clinical development opportunities, in addition to regular professional and clinical supervision, personal development plans, and support for continual professional development activities.

As a member of the team you will be expected to adopt the policies and philosophy of the service and provide occupational assessment and treatment using a range of appropriate interventions based on the recovery philosophy and the Model of Human Occupation. They will promote social inclusion, enabling independence and enhancing the autonomy of the service user. This will involve being proactive in initiating and sustaining a respectful, consistent, and reliable therapeutic relationship with service users that enhances their ability to build social networks and work in partnership with other agencies.

You will be aware of and work within all legislative requirements relevant to occupational therapy (Mental Health Act, Code of Practice, Human Rights Act, Disability Discrimination Act etc), and ensure that Child and Adult protection procedures are followed.

You will also nurture a culture of respect for others, and an environment that values and is pro-actively respectful of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture and individuality for service users and staff. Whilst also ensuring Trust policies, procedures, and legislative directives are adhered to e.g. Equal Opportunities, Human Rights Act, Disability Discrimination Act, Race Relations, Sex Discrimination etc.

They should:
Demonstrate the ability to monitor personal practice ensuring that Health Professions Council registration is maintained.
Ensure personal professional development promotes good practice, prevents poor practice, and intervenes in unacceptable practice.
Working with service users within the limitations of inpatient environments and being aware of potential hazards.
Taking responsibility for utilizinglocal support systems as necessary e.g. manual handling, management of violence and aggression, lone worker policy etc.

This job description will be reviewed annually with you according to the needs and development of the service; alterations will only be made after consultation and agreement. You may be asked to undertake duties not directly highlighted within this job description. This will only be done when the skills and experience of the post holder meet the requirements of the job.

Person specification

Education

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• MOHO Framework
• L'APPLE Accreditation
• Level 2 Food Hygiene

Experience

• Working Mental Health Experience
• Group work and planning
• Experience of using the recovery approach
• Good Understanding of NHS and relevant national standards

Skills

• Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
• Effective working with the Multidisciplinary Team

Additional Information

Flexible Working

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that job share, part time or another flexible pattern.

Disability Confident Employer

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.

If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or email [emailprotected] and we will be happy to provide assistance.

DBS Checks

The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month’s salary.

This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.