About this role
Job summary
Band 6 - Occupational Therapist - Forensic Inpatient Mental Health Services
Contract Type: PermanentWorking hours: Part Time - 21 Hours Per WeekSalary: £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum Pro Rata
Hello I'm Dawn Boucher and am happy to share this brilliant job opportunity available to join our Low Secure Occupational Therapy team at BDCFT's Low Secure Inpatient Service - Moorlands View.Are you experienced working with males with complex needs and in a secure environment? Are you passionate about supporting recovery and rehabilitation? We have the opportunity to become a part of a small and supportive team as a band 6 Occupational Therapist. The role is clinical with some supervisory/ management duties such as facilitating clinical supervisions and attending delegated meetings as required. A high level of clinical knowledge is required to really thrive in this role.
Our team mission statement:
"We are a highly skilled and specialist team who assess, guide and empower individuals to become the best they can be in their daily lives through exploration of personal, social and cultural opportunities to promote positive mental & physical health."Thank you for taking the time to consider the role.Continue reading to find out more specifically whether this is the right role for you and click to apply. I look forward to receiving your application.
Closing Date: 12th JulyShortlisting Date: 16th JulyInterview Date: 13th August
Main duties of the job
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact in mental health? We are seeking a passionate Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team in a low secure setting where recovery, hope and meaningful occupation are central to our work.
You will support individuals with complex mental health needs to rebuild skills, confidence and independence in preparation for community living. The role involves delivering high-quality, evidence-based OT interventions, completing functional assessments and developing personalised programmes that promote engagement, risk management and recovery.
You will also contribute to service development, support junior staff and students, and help shape OT practice within a secure environment. With a clear leadership structure, regular supervision and a collaborative MDT culture, you will be well supported to develop and innovate.
This is an excellent opportunity for an OT who is confident managing risk, enjoys structured environments and is motivated to make a meaningful difference to service users' lives.
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 HCPC registration Short specialist course/s with relevance to specialist clinical area Professional practice educator training
Desirable
Mary Seacole or other leadership qualification Master level qualification
Experience Essential
Experience of working as an Occupational Therapist assessing the needs of service users with severe and enduring mental health needs. Clear supervisory experience Experience of working with a range of mental health issues with awareness of physical health challenges
Desirable
Experience of working in forensic services Experience working with individuals having neurodevelopmental disorders
Knowledge & Skills Essential
A comprehensive understanding of the roles, responsibilities and key functions of an Occupational Therapist Knowledge of recovery approaches Able to be an effective and respectful team player and to contribute responsibility to the service.
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 Moorlands View, Lynfield Mount Hospital
Heights Lane
Bradford
BD9 6DP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)