Job summary

Are you an OT working in a generic mental health role? Would you be interested in an opportunity to work in an OT specific role alongside a band 5 OT? Perhaps you are an OT looking for a new challenge? Suffolk Rehabilitation and Recovery Service is a small inpatient service that provides rehabilitation for people with complex psychosis. There is opportunity to train in the VdT Model of Creative Ability because here at SRRS we recognise the value of this model and how it informs our work.

As a 10 bedded unit you would have a small caseload. There is opportunity to work 1-1 and to run groups. If you like roles where you get to work alongside people in their recovery, this post offers the opportunity to work with people for around 6 months.

The Suffolk community rehabilitation team is based in the same building and also uses the VdT MoCA to inform intervention so there is opportunity to work closely with other OTs onsite.

We are looking for someone passionate about OT. Someone who has a vision for what OT can offer in a mental health rehabilitation setting.

Main duties of the job

As Occupational Therapist you will be responsible for:

Assessment of Activities of Daily Living

Leading implementation of VdT Model Of Creative Ability (training is available)

Report writing

Occupational Formulation

Planning and carrying out interventions

Contributing to care planning and risk assessment

Oversee the process and implementation of service user meal preparation

Group facilitation

Promoting recovery approach within the wider MDT

Support discharge planning, working with community teams

Provide outreach visits where indicated as part of the discharge process

Helping to oversee the ward timetable and also taking a lead in creating individual weekly planners based on level of functioning and goals.

Attending reviews and professionals meetings

Establishing and maintaining links with community services

Supervision of band 5 OT

About us

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk?The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

Details

Date posted

11 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year gross per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

246-ESU7725207-D

Job locations

Suffolk Rehabilitation and Recovery Service

15 Ribbans Park Road

Ipswich

IP3 8XL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the generic job description attached. This is an inpatient rehabilitation role, and will require supervision and development of a band 5 OT.

**Previous Applicants Need Not Apply**

**This vacancy offers £3,000 Welcome bonus**

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the generic job description attached. This is an inpatient rehabilitation role, and will require supervision and development of a band 5 OT. **Previous Applicants Need Not Apply** **This vacancy offers £3,000 Welcome bonus**

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc/MSc or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Registered with the HCPC

Desirable

• Relevant post graduate training courses

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience in mental health.
• Ability to work both independently and under supervision
• Experience of MDT working

Desirable

• Supervising students / staff
• Previous line management experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy Assessments and interventions relevant to this client group
• Demonstrate reflective practice

Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc/MSc or Diploma in Occupational Therapy Registered with the HCPC Desirable Relevant post graduate training courses Experience Essential Post registration experience in mental health. Ability to work both independently and under supervision Experience of MDT working Desirable Supervising students / staff Previous line management experience Knowledge Essential Specialist knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy Assessments and interventions relevant to this client group Demonstrate reflective practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Suffolk Rehabilitation and Recovery Service

15 Ribbans Park Road

Ipswich

IP3 8XL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Suffolk Rehabilitation and Recovery Service

15 Ribbans Park Road

Ipswich

IP3 8XL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)