Senior Occupational Therapist AMH

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) invites applications for a Band 6 Senior Occupational Therapist to work in the Community Rehabilitation Team in North Lincolnshire, Scunthorpe. You will deliver OT assessments and interventions within mental health services in the community, supporting recovery and safe discharge.

Using MOHO as a framework, you will lead on goal setting, supervise juniors, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to enable people to regain

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration and eligibility to practice in the UK
• Willingness to undertake post-graduate study relevant to service area

Responsibilities

• Work within an occupational therapy mental health pathway to support recovery goals
• Carry out assessments and interventions from initial assessment to discharge planning
• Undertake risk assessments and document identified concerns
• Treat, monitor and develop OT programmes with outcome measurement
• Use MOHO as a core framework for practice and patient-centred planning
• Educate and supervise patients and carers; provide group sessions
• Participate in multidisciplinary reviews and plan safe discharge
• Refer to other agencies as appropriate
• Communicate complex information with patients, carers and staff

Skills

MOHO framework

Risk assessment

Discharge planning

Clinical reasoning

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Registration with Health and Care Professions Council

Willingness to undertake post-graduate study relevant to service area

Job description

Main area Allied Health Professions, Occupational Therapy Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (24 hours over a 7 day working pattern) Job ref 376-NLTT-0252-D

Employer Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Elizabeth Quarter Town Scunthorpe Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 29/10/2026 23:59

Senior Occupational Therapist AMH

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

Are you looking for a new role utilising your Occupational Therapist skills within the community Mental Health teams? We are looking for enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapists. Opportunities available to join the Community Rehabilitation Team in North Lincolnshire, Scunthorpe

We have an exciting opportunity to join a new mental health community rehabilitation service for people living in North Lincolnshire and we are looking for enthusiastic and innovative professionals to help us embed this new 7-day service. The service will enable people to receive an intensive community rehabilitation service closer to home in their own community. We are transforming with the NHS Long Term Plan (2019) for Mental Health at the heart of our innovations.

The community rehabilitation service will consist of a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency workforce, working collaboratively between Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) and North Lincolnshire Council to share skills and specialisms to support individuals and improve their quality of life.

Main duties of the job

MAIN DUTIES

• To work within an occupational therapy mental health pathway aimed at supporting people to achieve their recovery goals/ functional stability
• To carry out assessments and interventions, utilising the OT process, from initial assessment to discharge planning and evaluation. Develop clinical formulation and apply clinical reasoning.
• To undertake risk assessments; document, report and act on identified concerns.
• Treat, monitor, develop each individuals OT programme, measure outcomes and discharge appropriately.
• To use MOHO as a core framework for practice (including MOHO based standardised assessments and formulations for pre-post therapy outcome measures and patient-centred goal planning)
• Educate, guide and supervise patient as individuals or in groups.
• Educate carers on the support and management of the patients needs.
• Negotiate, agree expectations and set appropriate, realistic and individualised therapy goals in partnership with the patients, carer and colleagues.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case review meetings to discuss progress and to plan treatment and safe discharge.
• Refer to other agencies as appropriate.
• Communicate complex, sensitive, distressing and contentious information effectively and compassionately with patient, carers, and staff in the multi-disciplinary team and other agencies.

Working for our organisation

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with Health and Care Professions Council.
• Willingness to undertake post-graduate study relevant to service area

Experience

• Appropriate demonstrable post registration experience with demonstrable experience at senior level in mental health services for adults
• Supervisory responsibility for staff.
• Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience of research and audit procedures.Main area Allied Health Professions, Occupational Therapy Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
  37.5 hours per week (24 hours over a 7 day working pattern) Job ref 376-NLTT-0252-D
  

  Employer Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Elizabeth Quarter Town Scunthorpe Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 29/10/2026 23:59

  
  

  Senior Occupational Therapist AMH

  
  

  NHS AfC: Band 6

  
  

  Job overview

  
  

  Are you looking for a new role utilising your Occupational Therapist skills within the community Mental Health teams? We are looking for enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapists. Opportunities available to join the Community Rehabilitation Team in North Lincolnshire, Scunthorpe

  
  

  We have an exciting opportunity to join a new mental health community rehabilitation service for people living in North Lincolnshire and we are looking for enthusiastic and innovative professionals to help us embed this new 7-day service. The service will enable people to receive an intensive community rehabilitation service closer to home in their own community. We are transforming with the NHS Long Term Plan (2019) for Mental Health at the heart of our innovations.

  
  

  The community rehabilitation service will consist of a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency workforce, working collaboratively between Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) and North Lincolnshire Council to share skills and specialisms to support individuals and improve their quality of life.

  
  

  Main duties of the job

  
  

  MAIN DUTIES

  
  
  
  
  • To work within an occupational therapy mental health pathway aimed at supporting people to achieve their recovery goals/ functional stability
  
  
  • To carry out assessments and interventions, utilising the OT process, from initial assessment to discharge planning and evaluation. Develop clinical formulation and apply clinical reasoning.
  
  
  • To undertake risk assessments; document, report and act on identified concerns.
  
  
  • Treat, monitor, develop each individuals OT programme, measure outcomes and discharge appropriately
  
  
  • To use MOHO as a core framework for practice (including MOHO based standardised assessments and formulations for pre-post therapy outcome measures and patient-centred goal planning)
  
  
  • Educate, guide and supervise patient as individuals or in groups.
  
  
  • Educate carers on the support and management of the patients needs.
  
  
  • Negotiate, agree expectations and set appropriate, realistic and individualised therapy goals in partnership with the patients, carer and colleagues.
  
  
  • Participate in multidisciplinary case review meetings to discuss progress and to plan treatment and safe discharge.
  
  
  • Refer to other agencies as appropriate.
  
  
  • Communicate complex, sensitive, distressing and contentious information effectively and compassionately with patient, carers, and staff in the multi-disciplinary team and other agencies.
  
  
  
  

  Working for our organisation

  
  

  Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

  
  

  We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

  
  

  We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

  
  

  To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

  
  

  We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

  
  

  The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

  
  

  Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  
  

  Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

  
  

  We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.

  
  

  Person specification

  
  

  Qualifications

  
  
  
  
  • Degree in Occupational Therapy
  
  
  • Registration with Health and Care Professions Council.
  
  
  • Willingness to undertake post-graduate study relevant to service area
  
  
  
  

  Experience

  
  
  
  
  • Appropriate demonstrable post registration experience with demonstrable experience at senior level in mental health services for adults
  
  
  • Supervisory responsibility for staff.
  
  
  • Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
  
  
  • Experience of research and audit procedures.
  
  
  • Experience of a range of mental health settings
  
  
  
  

  knowlege and Skills

  
  
  
  
  • Extensive demonstrable clinical experience including individual and group work.
  
  
  • Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
  
  
  • Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information.
  
  
  • Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities.
  
  
  • Ability to build effective multidisciplinary/agency working relationships.
  
  
  • Problem solving abilities.
  
  
  • Training and facilitation skills.
  
  
  • Computer Literacy
  
  
  • Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
  
  
  • Specialist knowledge and application of occupational therapy assessments and interventions relevant to client group.
  
  
  • Understanding and of occupational therapy outcome measures.
  
  
  • Detailed knowledge of mental health legislation and current practice.
  
  
  • Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues.
  
  
  
  

  Other

  
  
  
  
  • To abide by Royal College of Occupational Therapists Code of Conduct and Trust Policies and Procedures
  
  
  • Access to a vehicle as this role will include transport of patients within the local community.
  
  
  • Membership of professional body
  
  
  • Membership of RCOT Specialist Section
  
  
  
  

  Eligibility for sponsorship - please read before submitting your application

  
  

  Please note, not all vacancies or applications are eligible for sponsorship.

  
  

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  **Please note, there have been some changes made to Home Office guidance including changes to salary thresholds for sponsorship applications and eligibility for dependent visas from 9 April 2025 and from 22 July 2025**

  
  

  Employer certification / accreditation badges

  
  

  You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

  
  

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

  
  

  Application numbers

  
  

  We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high number of applications.

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