Occupational Therapist

Bradford District Care Nhs Foundation Trust; Aberford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Health and wellbeing support

Professional development opportunities

Armed Forces recognition: Defence HR/B

Job summary

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is hiring a Band 5 Occupational Therapist for Oakburn Ward at Lynfield Mount Hospital, Bradford. You will provide person-centred OT assessments and interventions for males aged 18-65 with acute mental illness, under supervision.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to care planning, risk management and discharge planning, while developing your skills in acute mental health services.

Qualifications

• Degree in OT and HCPC registration or eligibility.
• Experience in acute/inpatient mental health settings is desirable.
• UK right to work in the UK is required for this NHS role.

Responsibilities

• Manage an OT caseload under supervision of a Senior OT.
• Deliver recovery-focused, person-centred assessments and interventions.
• Collaborate with MDT to plan care, risk management, and discharge.
• Contribute to individualised care planning and transitions.
• Support students and assistants with their development and learning.

Skills

Caseload management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Evidence-based practice

Recovery-focused approaches

Risk management

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Job summary

Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist looking for a new and exciting challenge within an inpatient mental health setting?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our established multidisciplinary team on Oakburn Ward at Lynfield Mount Hospital, providing care and treatment for males aged 18-65 experiencing acute mental illness.

You will manage an Occupational Therapy caseload with support and supervision from a Senior Occupational Therapist and the wider OT team. Using evidence-based occupational therapy skills, you will deliver person-centred, recovery-focused assessments and interventions that promote independence, wellbeing and meaningful occupation.

Working closely with service users, carers and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to individualised care planning, risk management, transitions and discharge planning.

We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist who is committed to delivering high-quality care and developing their skills within acute mental health services.

Main duties of the job

For this role, the job purpose is to manage an Occupational Therapy specific caseload of patients on the acute mental health ward, under the support and supervision of a Senior Occupational Therapist and the wider Occupational Therapy team.

This will include:

• Utilising the evidence base and specialist occupational knowledge and skills.
• Delivering specific and person-centred interventions with a focus on recovery and wellbeing.
• Supporting the wider clinical team in promoting mental health and managing risk and safety across the ward.
• Contributing to MDT formulations and individualised care plans to support transition and discharges.
• Prioritising own workload and managing time effectively.
• Contributing to team and service developments.
• Being involved in supporting students and assistants with their development and learning.
• Adopting working hours in accordance with the team requirements.

Closing Date

18 November 2026

Shortlisting Date

19 November 2026

Interview Date

TBC

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 benefits including:

• Increase mileage rates for > 4500
• A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
• A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
• Plus many 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 to participate in training and to identify and 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 if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible.

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more 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 Trusts 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.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential:

• Undergraduate practice placements in a variety of settings.

Desirable:

• Experience of working within mental health services.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Degree or equivalent pre-registration award in occupational therapy
• Registered (or pending registration) with the Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable:

• Other clinical qualification with relevance to the job

Knowledge

Essential:

• Knowledge of occupational therapy and HCPC standards and codes of ethics.
• Knowledge of recovery focused approaches within mental health services

Desirable:

• Knowledge of relevant legislation and local policy

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: Lynfield Mount Hospital, Heights Lane, Daisy Hill, Bradford, BD9 6DP, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Lead Occupational Therapist Huda Sorathia, [e-mail], 01274494194

Details

Date posted: 28 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year Per Annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 453-26-8344446

Job locations: Lynfield Mount Hospital, Heights Lane, Daisy Hill, Bradford, BD9 6DP, United Kingdom

BDCFT is an equal opportunities employer. Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice is available on request.