High Dependency Unit Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist

NHS; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a Band 7 position in Doncaster. This exciting role involves providing clinical leadership, supervision, and developing best practices in a multi-professional recovery-focused environment. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality care and enhancing patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration experience in mental health services.
• Successful delivery of service improvement projects.
• Experience in research and service evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality occupational therapy care.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision.
• Develop evidence-based practices through audits.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Advanced clinical reasoning

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy

Practice Placement Educator Qualification

Current UK professional registration

Job description

Job summary

We are delighted to announce a new 16 bed service based in Doncaster that will welcome patients from Rotherham, Doncaster and North Lincolnshire.

The unit will support patients with complex mental health with a focus on rehabilitation, patients may be in the service for up to 12 months and through a multi-professional approach will receive recovery focussed care. This is a rare opportunity to work within a setting built with current understandings of therapeutic environments and trauma-informed care.

Our Service is committed to working in partnership to deliver high quality care and a recovery-based approach to mental health services. We use the Model of Human Occupation to guide all our occupational therapy assessments and interventions.

Our new way of working embodies a 'One Team' approach. You will work with a dedicated and supported multiprofessional team which includes Psychology, Nursing, AHPs and Psychiatry, as well as other key Multidisciplinary members in the Service. Delivering excellent care and treatment to the people we support and their families. You will also be providing supervision and mentoring to Occupational Therapists and Assistants.

The therapy leadership team is committed to an extensive, co-ordinated CPD programme including a robust supervision structure, care group meetings, Trust wide and core competence training, and an annual conference. Staff are valued for their expertise in occupationally focused interventions and specialist group therapy.

Main duties of the job

Accountable for leading and delivering high-quality occupational therapy care within a defined clinical area or pathway - Inpatient High Dependency Unit

Responsible for providing expert clinical practice with advanced clinical reasoning

Provide clinical leadership and supervision to support and develop staff within their work

Lead evaluation and development of clinical practice within the specialism/ service area ensuring compliance with national and local policy, guidelines and frameworks

Develop the evidence base for practice through audit, clinical effectiveness and research activity and apply this to clinical practice

Assist and support operational managers and professional leads in the improvement and modernisation of services

To represent occupational therapy, as required, at management level and participate in strategic developments

About us

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

Details Date posted

13 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-RCG-0612

Job locations

Tickhill Road Site

Tickhill Road

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

Job description Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

Job description Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Practice Placement Educator Qualification
• Willingness to undertake post-graduate study relevant to service area
• Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with Health and Care Professions Council.

Experience Essential

• Successful delivery of service improvement / transformation projects
• Experience of research, service evaluation and audit procedures
• Significant post registration experience with demonstrable experience at senior level in mental health services/ applicable to specialism area.
• Supervisory and / or management responsibility for staff
• Documented evidence of continuing professional development.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Practice Placement Educator Qualification
• Willingness to undertake post-graduate study relevant to service area
• Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with Health and Care Professions Council.

Experience Essential

• Successful delivery of service improvement / transformation projects
• Experience of research, service evaluation and audit procedures
• Significant post registration experience with demonstrable experience at senior level in mental health services/ applicable to specialism area.
• Supervisory and / or management responsibility for staff
• Documented evidence of continuing professional development.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Tickhill Road Site

Tickhill Road

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Tickhill Road Site

Tickhill Road

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)