Occupational Therapist - Community Directorate
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Job Summary
Are you a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding opportunity? We are excited to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our team, We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our community mental health team based in Scunthorpe.
Job Summary
Are you a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding opportunity? We are excited to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our team, We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our community mental health team based in Scunthorpe.
As an Occupational Therapist working with adults in the community, you will be a member of the multi-disciplinary team, which includes Medics, community nurses, psychological professionals, and others members of the wider trust.
Using occupation as the foundation, and with an emphasis on rehabilitation, recovery, and empowerment, you will contribute to the delivery of assessments, individualised interventions, and therapy/care planning as part of the team, maintaining people in their communities and supporting them to achieve their recovery goals.
If you are a person centred, compassionate Occupational Therapist with a passion and interest in mental health, then we welcome your application.
Main duties of the job
The job is varied and challenging and offers the opportunity to be an integral part of the Integrated Recovery Pathway.
To be responsible for assessment, developing, implementing and evaluating OT care plans using a person centred approach for service users in the community.
To promote innovative and creative ways of working with service users/carers with complex mental health needs.
To supervise junior staff/support staff to deliver community interventions enabling service users to develop and/or maintain independent living skills and work towards individual recovery and vocational goals.
To develop links with statutory and voluntary sector community resources and ensure that ongoing occupational needs are addressed as part of a safe effective discharge/transfer process.
Working with the Senior OT to develop the Occupational Therapy offer within Community Adult Mental Health services.
The Allied Health Professionals and occupational therapy network within the organisation is supportive, providing opportunities for collaboration and participation in development of practice and services and to build your own knowledge base and experience. The trust also encourages staff to be involved in wider integrated professional workstreams and development opportunities.
We have strong links with local universities and provide regular practice placements for Occupational Therapy students.
About Us
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:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We Are Committed To Inclusive Cultures And Really Value People In Our Organisation, View Our Allyship Video On YouTube To Find Out More:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Details
Date posted
18 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
376-NLTT-0145
Job locations
Monarch House
Arkwright Way
Scunthorpe
DN16 1AL
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
* Registration with HCPC.
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team
* Knowledge of OT Theory, models of practice relevant to post
* Competent Caseload management
Person Specification
Essential
* Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team
* Knowledge of OT Theory, models of practice relevant to post
* Competent Caseload management
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address
Monarch House
Arkwright Way
Scunthorpe
DN16 1AL
Employer's website
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address
Monarch House
Arkwright Way
Scunthorpe
DN16 1AL
Employer's website
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
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