Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 31 March 2026
We are looking for an enthusiastic full‑time Occupational Therapist to join our Community Enhancing Recovery Team (CERT). CERT provides intensive support in people's homes as an alternative to being admitted to hospital. OT is a core discipline within the multidisciplinary team at CERT. This is an exciting opportunity for those wanting to work in community based, rehabilitation focused work.
You will receive regular supervision, have CPD opportunities, join the band 5 support group/network and be able to contribute to the development of the service.
Main duties of the job
* To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in community settings and on home visits.
* To undertake occupational assessments, formulations, care planning, address occupational performance and skills acquisition.
* To maintain clinical records
* To work collaboratively with MDT colleagues, and wider services, on care plans, service delivery and evaluation.
* To develop skills and knowledge through participation in preceptorship and PDR
* To undertake any other duties, which may be allocated by the Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead within the general scope of the post and appropriate to the grade.
About us
You will need to be HCPC registered (or awaiting registration) and committed to providing a quality service.
We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for an innovative and dedicated person who shares our values and passion.
The role is varied, rewarding and offered within a positive and supportive culture. Your continued professional development will be taken seriously; you will have access to training and education opportunities, as well as the chance to get involved in research.
We are all very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.
Job responsibilities
Domain
Duties/Responsibilities
Clinical
To undertake occupational therapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling the client in areas of self‑maintenance, productivity and leisure.
To work with clients to identify OT goals as part of the overall care plan
To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with the client, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.
To monitor and evaluate treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention
Communication
To establish effective communication networks with users and carers, team members, OT colleagues and other agencies
To participate or work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to decisions with regard to client care programmes
To provide support and education to clients and carers regarding aspects of occupational therapy e.g. equipment fitting, rehab programmes
Documentation
To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards
Professional ethics
To comply with the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national and local policies and procedures
To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs
Leadership supervision & appraisal
To review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal
Training staff & students
To participate in the induction, training and education of students and other staff in this setting
Service development & delivery
To participate in the planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within your area
To participate in the delivery of the OT development plan
Professional development
To apply acquired skills and knowledge of professional practice in order to develop fitness to practice as an OT
To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD recording learning outcomes through participation in relevant development opportunities and achieve preceptorship
Clinical governance, quality, standards
To contribute to the Sheffield Health and Social Care Trusts, clinical governance arrangements and quality agenda
To demonstrate awareness and personal responsibility with regard to Health and Safety
To demonstrate understanding of national guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care and their impact on service provision
Self and resource Management
To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.
To be responsible for maintaining stock, advising on resources to carry out the job, including the responsible management of petty cash as appropriate
Research & practice development
To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research and apply to practice.
Person Specification
Registration/qualification
* HCPC Registered (OT)
* Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
Experience
* Experience of working in mental health
* Ability to assess complex health and wellbeing needs as an Occupational Therapist
* Ability to develop monitor and review care/treatment plans to meet assessed need in relation to the post
* Ability to keep concise records
* Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
* The ability to monitor and prioritise workload as an effective member of the team
* Ability to manage risk
Experience of working within an MDT
* Experience of working within an MDT
* Participation in, and documentation of, continuing professional development
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.
Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
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