Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Adult Community Mental Health Team
Location: Bradford South & West CMHT, Fieldhead, Bradford, BD7 1LG
Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist looking for an exciting new challenge where you can develop your skills within a supportive community mental health setting? If so, we have a fantastic full‑time opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our well‑established Adult Community Mental Health Team in the vibrant and multicultural city of Bradford.
As a service, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative, recovery‑focused interventions that empower people on their individual recovery journeys. Our approach includes a wide range of occupationally focused interventions, designed to support service users in achieving meaningful change in their day‑to‑day lives.
You will be joining a friendly, skilled, and collaborative multidisciplinary team consisting of Doctors, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Psychologists, an Art Therapist, Social Workers, Peer Workers and Support Workers. Together, we deliver a recovery‑driven service aligned with our Care Closer to Home initiative.
Main duties of the job
* Manage a rewarding clinical caseload, working closely with individuals to support their recovery and independence.
* Deliver safe, effective and person‑centred rehabilitation, using your professional expertise to advocate for the people we serve.
* Bring your evidence‑based Occupational Therapy skills to a dynamic multi‑disciplinary team, helping shape high‑quality interventions.
* Play an active role in team communication, service development and continuous improvement, ensuring we provide the best care possible.
* Offer supervision, guidance and support to colleagues, helping to nurture a positive and collaborative working environment.
* Provide excellent practice‑placement education, supporting the next generation of Occupational Therapists.
Closing: 8th February 2026
Shortlisting: 9th February 2026
Interview: 23rd February 2026
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 to our partners.
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives. Benefits include:
* Increase mileage rates for > £3500
* 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.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants must have a right to work in the UK. The Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only and requires confirmation of visa status before appointment. Applicants must notify the Trust of any changes to their right‑to‑work status at the earliest opportunity.
Person Specification
Essential
* Significant post‑registration experience delivering occupational therapy in hospital or community setting
* Experience working with people with a range of mental health problems
* Degree or equivalent pre‑registration award in Occupational Therapy
* State registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
* Access to own transport and current driving licence
Desirable
* Community or inpatient experience
* Professional Practice education accreditation
Employer Details
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
SOUTH AND WEST CMHT, 10‑16 ST MARTINS AVE
FIELDHEAD
BRADFORD
BD7 1LG
Website: https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/
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