Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Oleaster
Closing date: 17 June 2026.
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to take up a band 6 Senior Occupational Therapist post within our Male Assertive Outreach inpatient unit – Magnolia at the Oleaster.
You will be based on Magnolia ward, working as a key member of the team where you will manage, develop and deliver occupational therapy provision to the ward caseload. You will focus on occupational performance, complex mental health presentations, risk management and evaluating outcomes aligned to personalised care plans. You will implement and facilitate individual and group programmes of clinical intervention in collaboration with Occupational Therapy assistants, activity workers and other professionals for effective recovery and discharge.
Whilst you will be based with a specific ward team, as a member of the wider occupational therapy service there may be occasions when flexibility of cross cover is required to accommodate clinical need. The post holder is expected to work closely with the band 7 Occupational Therapist, Ward Manager, Matron, Lead Occupational Therapist for Acute and Urgent Care, and other relevant professionals within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
* Provide leadership within the team to include supporting the day‑to‑day decision making on the ward, facilitating supervision, taking forward quality initiatives, implementing change and service developments that support the trust strategy.
* Demonstrate excellent communication, skills and knowledge to work effectively across the service, with the ability to work on your own initiative as well as being a committed team player.
* Apply specialist functional assessments and interventions including the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) which is primarily used within the trust.
* Show flexibility in your approach and welcome the opportunity to build on your existing experience and skills.
* Have experience within a mental health setting and a sound awareness of risk management in this environment.
Person Specification
* Registration
* Leadership
* Mental health experience
* Sensory practice
* Group work
* Model of Human Occupation assessments
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 per annum, pro rata.
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