Occupational Therapist

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health trust in the UK seeks an Occupational Therapist to manage caseloads and provide client-centered therapy. Responsibilities include conducting assessments and implementing interventions. Candidates should have a Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Health Care Professions Council. Previous experience in adult mental health is preferred. The role offers opportunities for professional development and teamwork within a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy required.
• Registration with Health Care Professions Council compulsory.
• Previous experience in adult mental health is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload using evidence-based approaches.
• Conduct occupational therapy assessments for clients.
• Plan and implement individual and group interventions.

Skills

Ability to assess complex health and well being needs

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Ability to monitor and prioritise workload

Education

Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Registration with Health Care Professions Council

Job description

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 25 January 2026

To manage a defined caseload, using evidence‑based, client‑centred principles. To assess occupational and vocational needs. To plan and implement interventions in a range of settings, including clinical and community. To maintain clinical records. To develop skills and knowledge through participation in PDR and supervision.

Main duties of the job

To undertake occupational therapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling the client in areas of self‑maintenance, productivity and leisure. To work with clients to identify OT goals as part of the overall care plan. To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with the client, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals. To appropriately signpost to community‑based services. To effectively assess risk. To monitor and evaluate treatment, in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention.

About us

We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.

What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.

It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of.

If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.

We are very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.

Job responsibilities

• Communication
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills with clients, carers, OT colleagues, team members and other agencies.
  • Participate effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to decisions regarding client assessment and treatment plans.
• Documentation
  • Ensure that up‑to‑date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.
• Professional ethics
  • Comply with HCPC and RCOT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national and local policies and procedures.
  • Respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
• Leadership supervision & appraisal
  • Review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal.
  • Be involved in supervision and support of Band 3 Support Workers within the team.
• Training staff & students
  • Participate in the induction, training and education of students and other staff in this setting.
• Service development & delivery
  • Participate in the planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within your area.
  • Participate in the delivery of the OT development plan.
• Professional development
  • Apply acquired skills and knowledge of professional practice, demonstrating fitness to practise as an OT.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with Health Care Professions Council
• Placement Educator Accreditation L'APPLE or willingness to undertake within first year

Knowledge and skills

• Ability to assess complex health and well being needs and develop appropriate OT interventions
• The ability to monitor and prioritise own workload and work as an effective member of a team
• Ability to work within the limits of own competence and responsibility, referring issues on to relevant people
• Knowledge of a range of mental health conditions and relevant mental health legislation

Experience

• Previous experience in adult mental health environment
• Participation in and documentation of continuing professional development
• Experience of supporting people with vocational/educational goals.
• Experience of working in the community.

Other

• Car driver with access to a car
• Ability to communicate with a range of people using excellent written and verbal communication. Able to identify and constructively manage barriers to communicate effectively.
• Commitment to client‑centred, non‑discriminatory practice
• Membership of RCOT and relevant special interest groups.

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.

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust