About this role
Job summary
Senior Occupational Therapist - Band 6
We are seeking a motivated & experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join our Community Mental Health Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary service, delivering high-quality, person-centred care across a diverse patient group.
In this role, you will manage a varied clinical caseload, including individuals with dementia & complex mental health needs, applying your specialist occupational therapy skills to support recovery, independence & wellbeing.
You will play a key role within the team, contributing expert knowledge to multidisciplinary care planning, while also supporting the development of colleagues & students through supervision & practice placement education.
The post holder will be responsible for:
Delivering evidence-based occupational therapy interventions within a community mental health setting Managing a complex caseload, ensuring safe, effective & outcome-focused care Contributing specialist clinical expertise within a multidisciplinary team environment Supporting service delivery through involvement in team administration, quality improvement & service development initiatives
This role is ideal for an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about innovative practice, collaborative working & continuous service improvement.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
Manage & prioritise their own clinical workload in line with the changing needs of the team & service Undertake initial assessments (standardised & non-standardised) as appropriate to the service Complete further assessments & deliver interventions based on identified need Analyse complex information & use clinical judgement to plan appropriate interventions & expected outcomes Plan & implement specialist, person-centred interventions, working in partnership with service users, carers & the wider multidisciplinary team Monitor & evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, adapting care plans as required Maintain accurate & comprehensive clinical records in line with quality & professional standards Act as Duty Worker when rostered, including triaging referrals, coordinating the shift & acting as a key point of contact for the team Contribute to the planning of continuing care where required Undertake the role of Care Coordinator in line with service deman Closing Date: 1st June 2026 (Midnight)Shortlisting Date: 2nd June 2026Interview Date: 16th June 2026
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefitsincluding :
Increase mileage rates for >4500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plusmany more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported toparticipatein training and toidentifyand implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date ifa sufficient number ofapplications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work andresidein the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond theexpirationof your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential youmaintainthe legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visaexpiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, mayimpactyour eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work statusimmediatelyand to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visain a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree or equivalent pre-registration award in Occupational Therapy. State registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
Experience Essential
Post registration experience of working with service users in hospital and/or community settings. Experience of working with older people with a range of mental health problems.
Knowledge Essential
Government NHS policies and guidelines relating to older peoples' mental health service. Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
Skills Essential
Effectively utilize a wide range of specialist therapeutic skills to provide treatment interventions, both through individual and group settings. Able to assess, monitor and review treatment plans, considering the complex, serious and changing needs of individuals.
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.
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 Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address New Mill
Victoria Road
Saltaire, Bradford
BD18 3LD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)