Senior Occupational Therapist

Job overview

Senior Occupational Therapist - Band 6

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to develop your leadership skills within an acute inpatient mental health setting? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Senior Occupational Therapist to join our established Occupational Therapy team at Lynfield Mount Hospital.

Based on Oakburn Ward, an acute mental health ward for males aged 18-65 experiencing acute mental illness, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, recovery-focused care. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will undertake specialist occupational assessments, develop and deliver therapeutic interventions, manage a caseload, and provide leadership and support to junior colleagues and students.

We are looking for a HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with experience of mental health assessment, treatment planning, groupwork and multidisciplinary working. You will be passionate about promoting independence, recovery and social inclusion, while supporting service users to achieve meaningful outcomes.

In return, you will join a supportive team committed to professional development, innovation and delivering excellent care across the Adult Mental Health Acute Care Service.

If you are ready to take the next step in your Occupational Therapy career and make a real difference to people experiencing acute mental health difficulties, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties of the Job

• Deliver high-quality occupational therapy assessments, interventions and care plans for patients within an acute mental health inpatient setting.
• Manage and prioritise a caseload, providing person-centred, recovery-focused support.
• Lead and support the ward-based Occupational Therapy team, providing clinical leadership and guidance to colleagues.
• Develop and facilitate individual and group therapeutic activities to promote recovery, independence and social inclusion.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to assess needs, plan treatment and support discharge planning.
• Complete specialist occupational assessments and provide recommendations to meet patients’ functional and environmental needs.
• Support service users in developing skills for daily living, self-care, leisure and community participation.
• Supervise, mentor and support junior staff, assistant practitioners and students.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and the delivery of innovative practice.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure practice complies with professional standards, legislation and Trust policies.
• Support the Team Manager with service delivery, staff coordination and operational duties as required
• Work across the Adult Mental Health Acute Care Service sites when required.

Closing Date: 2nd November 2026

Shortlisting Date: 3rd & 4th November 2026

Interview Date: TBC

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

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 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.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.