Job summary

The Occupational Therapist provides specialist assessment and therapeutic interventions to support recovery, independence and wellbeing for adults receiving inpatient mental health care. Working within the multidisciplinary team, they promote engagement in meaningful activities, assess functional abilities, support discharge planning and help patients develop skills needed for successful community living.

Main duties of the job

The Occupational Therapist provides specialist assessment and therapeutic interventions to support recovery and independence for adults receiving inpatient mental health care. Key duties include undertaking functional assessments, delivering individual and group interventions, promoting engagement in meaningful activities, supporting discharge planning, working within the multidisciplinary team, and facilitating safe transitions back into the community.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-NLTT-0281

Job locations

Great Oaks

97 Ashby High Street

Scunthorpe

DN16 2JX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oDiploma or degree in Occupational Therapy.
• oCurrent registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• oPractice Placement Educator qualification or willingness to complete required training
• oWillingness to undertake post-registration or postgraduate learning relevant to the service area.

Experience

Essential

• oAppropriate demonstrable post-registration experience, including experience within mental health services or a relevant clinical area.
• oExperience of assessing occupational needs and delivering individual and group occupational therapy interventions.
• oExperience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team and liaising with partner agencies.
• oExperience of supervising or supporting junior staff, students or support staff.
• oExperience of contributing to audit, service evaluation or quality improvement activity.
• Experience of contributing to audit, service evaluation or quality improvement activity.
• Experience across a range of mental health settings or crisis/community services

Desirable

• oDocumented evidence of continuing professional development.

Knowledge

Essential

• oSpecialist knowledge and application of occupational therapy assessments and interventions relevant to the client group.
• oUnderstanding of occupational therapy outcome measures and their use in practice.
• oDetailed knowledge of mental health legislation, care planning processes and current mental health practice.
• oKnowledge of recovery-focused, trauma-informed and person-centred approaches to care.
• oApplied knowledge of risk assessment, risk management and safeguarding within community mental health practice.
• oKnowledge of Health and Safety legislation and safe lone/community working practice.
• oKnowledge of clinical governance and its application to practice, audit and service evaluation.
• oAbility to analyse professional and ethical issues and apply professional standards to clinical decision-making.

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrable clinical skills in individual and group occupational therapy assessment and intervention.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organise, prioritise and respond efficiently to complex and rapidly changing information.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage own caseload and seek supervision appropriately.
• Ability to build effective multidisciplinary, interagency and community working relationships.
• Effective problem-solving and clinical reasoning skills
• Presentation, teaching, training and facilitation skills.
• Computer literacy and ability to use electronic clinical record systems.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oDiploma or degree in Occupational Therapy. oCurrent registration with the Health and Care Professions Council. oPractice Placement Educator qualification or willingness to complete required training oWillingness to undertake post-registration or postgraduate learning relevant to the service area. Experience Essential oAppropriate demonstrable post-registration experience, including experience within mental health services or a relevant clinical area. oExperience of assessing occupational needs and delivering individual and group occupational therapy interventions. oExperience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team and liaising with partner agencies. oExperience of supervising or supporting junior staff, students or support staff. oExperience of contributing to audit, service evaluation or quality improvement activity. Experience of contributing to audit, service evaluation or quality improvement activity. Experience across a range of mental health settings or crisis/community services Desirable oDocumented evidence of continuing professional development. Knowledge Essential oSpecialist knowledge and application of occupational therapy assessments and interventions relevant to the client group. oUnderstanding of occupational therapy outcome measures and their use in practice. oDetailed knowledge of mental health legislation, care planning processes and current mental health practice. oKnowledge of recovery-focused, trauma-informed and person-centred approaches to care. oApplied knowledge of risk assessment, risk management and safeguarding within community mental health practice. oKnowledge of Health and Safety legislation and safe lone/community working practice. oKnowledge of clinical governance and its application to practice, audit and service evaluation. oAbility to analyse professional and ethical issues and apply professional standards to clinical decision-making. Skills Essential Demonstrable clinical skills in individual and group occupational therapy assessment and intervention. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to organise, prioritise and respond efficiently to complex and rapidly changing information. Ability to work autonomously, manage own caseload and seek supervision appropriately. Ability to build effective multidisciplinary, interagency and community working relationships. Effective problem-solving and clinical reasoning skills Presentation, teaching, training and facilitation skills. Computer literacy and ability to use electronic clinical record systems.

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Great Oaks

97 Ashby High Street

Scunthorpe

DN16 2JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Great Oaks

97 Ashby High Street

Scunthorpe

DN16 2JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)