Occupational Therapist

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization in Oxford is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to join the Wintle ward team, working with adults facing mental health challenges. In this role, you will deliver high-quality, client-centred care, manage a complex caseload, and develop treatment plans while supporting leadership skills development. This position offers excellent career progression opportunities and comprehensive benefits including generous annual leave and NHS discounts.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

27 days annual leave

NHS Discount

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff accommodation

Qualifications

• Experience working clinically in a mental health setting.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload and develop treatment plans.
• Leadership skills to supervise junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop evidence-based treatment plans.
• Manage a complex caseload and evaluate interventions.
• Lead service development projects and supervise students.

Skills

Clinical experience in mental health

Client-centred care

Leadership

Supervision of staff

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Do you enjoy working with people with mental health difficulties on goals that support their recovery?

Do you have experience working clinically in a mental health setting?

There is an opportunity to join the Wintle ward team in Oxford as a full time Occupational Therapist working with adults who are experiencing mental health challenges.

In this role you will gain clinical experience in inpatient and community settings and be supported to develop your leadership and managerial skills to help with future career progression.

As an OT, you will play a vital role in delivering high‑quality, client‑centred care. You’ll carry out initial assessments and provide short‑term interventions, manage a complex caseload and develop evidence‑based treatment plans. Working collaboratively with service users and their families, you’ll set recovery‑focused OT goals and ensure smooth transitions to other teams or services. You’ll also provide leadership and supervision to junior staff and students, contribute to service development projects, and apply recognised models such as MOHO to guide assessments and interventions.

Alongside clinical duties you will be supported to gain experience and skills in leadership, research and quality improvement as well as other training relevant to your post.

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”.

Responsibilities

• To carry out the initial screening and assessment of all service users admitted to the ward and to undertake intensive short‑term treatment where appropriate.
• To manage a caseload of clients with complex OT needs, using evidence‑based/client‑centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in the ward and community settings and on home visits.
• To be responsible for monitoring and evaluating treatment plans, transferring service users to the AMHT / CMHT, other teams within the Trust, or third‑sector organisations when appropriate.
• To provide leadership for junior/non‑registered staff through supervision and appraisal, identifying appropriate caseloads, reviewing interventions and delegating responsibilities as appropriate.
• To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of OT services, holding responsibility for defined projects where appropriate.
• To regularly supervise OT students on practice placement, following attendance at an approved Fieldwork Educator’s course.

HCPC registration required. We would actively encourage people considering this role to get in touch to discuss and find out more. You can also see the JD attached for additional information.

Benefits

• 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

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Helen Burgess – AHP Clinical Lead Adult and Older Adult
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

Alice Whittaker, Clinical Lead OT. [e-mail]