Occupational Therapist

Job overview

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our team within a Low Secure Hospital setting. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing occupational needs and delivering, implementing, and evaluating therapeutic programmes that support recovery, rehabilitation, transformative learning, and transition.

This role offers the opportunity to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. You will supervise students and contribute to the development of unqualified staff, acting as a mentor and preceptor where appropriate. You may also be required to represent Senior Therapists or the Occupational Therapy Professional Lead.

Newly qualified Occupational Therapists will undertake a structured preceptorship programme. During this period, responsibilities will be negotiated with their preceptor and gradually expanded as objectives are met.

Main duties of the job

• Manage and prioritise a clinical caseload under the supervision of a senior Occupational Therapist.
• Deliver occupational therapy interventions that promote recovery, rehabilitation, social inclusion, and the development or maintenance of life skills and roles across all occupational domains.
• Promote independence while managing risk appropriately.
• Apply the occupational therapy process using recognised models and specialist assessments.
• Conduct holistic assessments in appropriate settings, including hospital, community, home, or workplace environments.
• Use relational and recovery-based approaches to assess rehabilitation potential, behavioural patterns, and post-discharge support needs.
• Contribute to Care Act assessments, liaising with Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) and housing providers, and represent the service at funding panels when required.
• Analyse complex information and use clinical reasoning to determine appropriate interventions.
• Support service delivery and contribute to ongoing service improvement initiatives.
• Participate in audit and quality assurance activities

Closing Date: 15th August 2025

Shortlisting Date: w/c 18th August 2025

Interview Date: 28th August 2025 (Subject to change)

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in 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 Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of 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 you maintain the 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 visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in 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.