Occupational Therapist

Oxford Health Nhs Foundation Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work

Staff accommodation

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Trust is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join Amber ward at the Whiteleaf Centre in Aylesbury. You will work as part of an MDT with supervision from a senior OT and a focus on inpatient mental health care for older adults.

The post supports preceptorship under the Flyer Programme and offers development opportunities within a supportive team. We value a strong OT workforce, with access to MOHO and other assessments, and opportunities for service development across

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration required.
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience in a mental health setting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the initial screening and assessment of all service users and undertake intensive short-term treatment where appropriate.
• Manage a caseload of clients with complex OT needs using evidence-based, client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
• Following assessment, undertake case formulation to highlight occupational strengths and limitations and inform the intervention plan moving forward.
• Assess for and prescribe appropriate equipment and aids to enable patients' safety and independence with ADLs, giving advice to staff, families and carers as required.
• Monitor and evaluate treatment plans, working with other teams within the Trust and with third sector organisations when appropriate.
• Involve patients in goals and treatment proposals, gaining valid informed consent while working within the legal framework with patients who lack capacity for informed consent.
• Support junior members of the therapy team.

Skills

OT models of practice

Diversity and equality

Promote OT role

Education

BSc/MSc Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Job summary

Are you looking to start or develop your Occupational Therapy career in mental health?

If so, Oxford Health have a Band 5 Occupational Therapy role on Amber ward (Older adult acute ward) based at the Whiteleaf Centre in Aylesbury.

We have a strong identity as inpatient occupational therapists. This post is based as part of the ward MDT and you will join a service wide OT team that includes Band 5 to 7 occupational therapists. We have regular skill development days, OT forums and you will have supervision from a senior occupational therapist and support from the clinical lead occupational therapist.

If this is your first qualified post, you will be supported to complete your preceptorship and development programme as part of our 'Flyer Programme'. We want you to have a great experience working with us to support your development into the next generation of leaders and expert clinicians. We are committed to developing a strong Occupational Therapy workforce and supporting your career progression.

We use the Model of Human Occupation as our professional framework and currently developing and strengthening our provision to include a wide spectrum of interventions including sensory assessments, MOHO assessments, vocational opportunities, links with the Recovery College, and more.

Main duties of the job

You will carry a caseload as a member of the MDT and support the development of the occupational therapy service provision within the setting. With ongoing support and supervision, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• To carry out the initial screening and assessment of all service users and to undertake intensive short-term treatment where appropriate.
• To manage a caseload of clients with complex Occupational Therapy needs, using evidence based/client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
• Following assessment, to undertake case formulation in order to highlight occupational strengths and limitations and to inform the intervention plan moving forward.
• To assess for and prescribe appropriate equipment and aids to enable patients' safety and independence with ADLs giving advice to other staff, families and carers when required.
• To be responsible for monitoring and evaluating treatment plans, working with other teams both within the Trust and third sector organisations when appropriate.
• To involve patients in goals and treatment proposals gaining valid informed consent whilst working within the legal framework with patients who lack capacity for informed consent.
• To support junior members of the therapy team.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details

Date posted: 29 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: 267-BM8331041

Job locations: Whiteleaf Centre, Bierton Road, Aylesbury, HP20 1EG, United Kingdom

Person Specification

Training/Qualifications

Essential

• BSc/MSc Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Post registration mental health or sensory training e.g ASI, PSI, AMPS,
• RCOT specialist sections e.g mental health

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Evidence of working clinically in a mental health setting/mental health placement

Desirable

• Evidence of interest in working in mental health
• Documented evidence of continuing professional development

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of knowledge of OT models of practice
• Awareness and ability to promote diversity and equality of opportunity.
• Ability to promote the role of occupational therapy

Desirable

• Evidence of mental health conditions
• Knowledge of physical health and how it applies in mental health
• Knowledge/use of MOHOST, TOMS (Therapy Outcome Measure), The Allen Cognitive Assessment
• Valid driving license and have access to a vehicle for work.

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: Oxford Health NHS Trust

Employer's website: https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist, Helen Shields, [e-mail], 01865901326

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