Band 6 Occupational Therapists

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in Scunthorpe is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join their Community Rehabilitation Team part-time (24 hours/week). The role involves working within a multi-disciplinary team to support mental health recovery, assess and develop therapy programs, and engage with patients and carers. This position offers flexibility in daily hours and the opportunity to work in a transformative 7-day service aimed at improving community rehabilitation. Committed professionals are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in occupational therapy within mental health settings.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of MOHO framework for practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess and intervene using the OT process.
• Develop individual therapy programmes and measure outcomes.
• Supervise patients and educate carers.

Skills

Occupational Therapy skills

Clinical reasoning

Risk assessment

Communication

Job description

Are you looking for a new role utilising your Occupational Therapist skills within the community Mental Health teams? We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapists , part time (24 hours per week). Opportunities available to join the Community Rehabilitation Team in North Lincolnshire, Scunthorpe 24 hours per week - flexibility of the daily hours can be agreed. We have an exciting opportunity to join a new mental health community rehabilitation service for people living in North Lincolnshire and we are looking for enthusiastic and innovative professionals to help us embed this new 7-day service. The service will enable people to receive an intensive community rehabilitation service closer to home in their own community. We are transforming with the NHS Long Term Plan (2019 for Mental Health at the heart of our innovations. The community rehabilitation service will consist of a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency workforce, working collaboratively between Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) and North Lincolnshire Council to share skills and specialisms to support individuals and improve their quality of life.

• To work within an occupational therapy mental health pathway aimed at supporting people to achieve their recovery goals/ functional stability
• To carry out assessments and interventions, utilising the OT process, from initial assessment to discharge planning and evaluation. Develop clinical formulation and apply clinical reasoning.
• To undertake risk assessments; document, report and act on identified concerns.
• Treat, monitor, develop each individuals OT programme, measure outcomes and discharge appropriately.
• To use MOHO as a core framework for practice (including MOHO based standardised assessments and formulations for pre-post therapy outcome measures and patient‑centred goal planning)
• Educate, guide and supervise patient as individuals or in groups.
• Educate carers on the support and management of the patients needs.
• Negotiate, agree expectations and set appropriate, realistic and individualised therapy goals in partnership with the patients, carer and colleagues.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case review meetings to discuss progress and to plan treatment and safe discharge.
• Refer to other agencies as appropriate.
• Communicate complex, sensitive, distressing and contentious information effectively and compassionately with patient, carers, and staff in the multi‑disciplinary team and other agencies.

• Before applying, you can make a self‑assessment of potential eligibility for sponsorship here: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
• Please note, there have been some changes made to Home Office guidance in relation to salary thresholds for sponsorship applications from 9 April 2025 and from 22 July 2025

Working for our organisation

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 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://workwithrdash.co.uk/ 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