Occupational Therapist - Band 6

Drake Medox UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent training and CPD opportunities

Clear career progression pathways

Supportive clinical leadership

Pension scheme

Staff benefits including Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

Drake Medox UK is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join a specialist women's mental health service in Leeds. This role involves working on complex needs within secure and open rehabilitation settings, focusing on recovery-oriented interventions. Applicants should have a degree in Occupational Therapy, at least 2 years of mental health experience, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Opportunities for training and career progression are included.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist.
• Minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience in mental health.
• Confident in both autonomous and MDT operations.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and develop care plans.
• Deliver individual and group-based therapeutic interventions.
• Promote occupational engagement within the ward environment.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Mental Health

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Women’s Mental Health

We’re recruiting a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join a specialist women’s mental health service supporting individuals with complex needs across secure and open rehabilitation settings.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly collaborative multidisciplinary team, delivering recovery‑focused, occupation‑led interventions that support service users to build independence and meaningful life skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and develop person‑centred care plans
• Deliver individual and group‑based therapeutic interventions
• Promote occupational engagement and recovery within the ward environment
• Work closely with MDT colleagues to manage risk and support positive outcomes
• Actively involve service users in their treatment planning and care journey
• Maintain high standards of clinical governance, documentation, and audit

Requirements

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Minimum 2 years’ post‑qualification experience in mental health
• Confident working both autonomously and as part of an MDT
• Strong commitment to recovery‑focused, person‑centred care

What’s on Offer

• Excellent training and CPD opportunities
• Clear career progression pathways
• Supportive clinical leadership
• Pension scheme and staff benefits (including Blue Light Card eligibility)