Job summary
Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist looking for a new and exciting challenge within an inpatient mental health setting?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our established multidisciplinary team on Oakburn Ward at Lynfield Mount Hospital, providing care and treatment for males aged 18-65 experiencing acute mental illness.
You will manage an Occupational Therapy caseload with support and supervision from a Senior Occupational Therapist and the wider OT team. Using evidence-based occupational therapy skills, you will deliver person-centred, recovery-focused assessments and interventions that promote independence, wellbeing and meaningful occupation.
Working closely with service users, carers and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to individualised care planning, risk management, transitions and discharge planning.
We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist who is committed to delivering high-quality care and developing their skills within acute mental health services.
If you're ready for a new challenge and want to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
For this role, the job purpose is to manage an Occupational Therapy specific caseload of patients on the acute mental health ward, under the support and supervision of a Senior Occupational Therapist and the wider Occupational Therapy team.
This will include:
- Utilising the evidence base and specialist occupational knowledge and skills.
- Delivering specific and person-centred interventions with a focus onrecovery and wellbeing.
- Supporting the wider clinical team in promoting mental health and managing risk and safety across the ward.
- Contributing to MDT formulations and individualised care plans to support transition and discharges.
- Prioritising own workload and managing time effectively.
- Contributing to team and service developments.
- Being involved in supporting students and assistants with their development and learning.
- Adopting working hours in accordance with the team requirements
Closing Date: 18th November 2026
Shortlisting Date: 19th November 2026
Interview Date: TBC
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care- We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen- We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver- We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 4500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Undergraduate practice placements in a variety of settings.
Desirable
- Experience of working within mental health services.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent pre-registration award in occupational therapy
- Registered (or pending registration) with the Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Other clinical qualification with relevance to the job
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of occupational therapy and HCPC standards and codes of ethics.
- Knowledge of recovery focused approaches within mental health services
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and local policy
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Undergraduate practice placements in a variety of settings.
Desirable
- Experience of working within mental health services.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent pre-registration award in occupational therapy
- Registered (or pending registration) with the Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Other clinical qualification with relevance to the job
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of occupational therapy and HCPC standards and codes of ethics.
- Knowledge of recovery focused approaches within mental health services
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and local policy
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).
Additional information
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).
