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Main area Band 6 Occupational Therapist Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (8:30-16:30) Job ref 383-ACA-5802-25-A
Site Derwent Unit Town Chesterfield Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 13/07/2025 23:59
Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.
Job overview
(2025/26 pay award is due to be reflected in pay from August 2025, with any arrears due paid in August 2025).
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist working on the acute male ward in our new unit at Chesterfield (Derwent Unit), with brand new up to date facilities. We have implemented a new sensory pathway model of care to support our patient needs, with an array of indoor and outdoor activities and a gym instructor. Our team consists of an additional two Band 6 Occupational Therapists – each supporting a team of Band 5 Occupational Therapists on their designated wards, alongside three Occupational Therapy Assistants.
Main duties of the job
As a registered practitioner you are personally accountable for your professional practice and have a legal/professional responsibility to service users, colleagues, employers and self, according to the Professional Code of conduct and standards for Occupational Therapy Practice.
The Band 6 Occupational Therapist will support the Divisional Lead Occupational Therapist in providing strong clinical leadership, ensuring that wherever possible evidence-based practice is delivered to improve the quality of practice and to create responsive services. The post holder will support the Service Manager in their development of operational and clinical service mechanisms. This may include assuming the full range of responsibilities and accountabilities of the Lead Occupational Therapist in their absence. The post holder will present a professional image of occupational therapy to promote a positive image for the Trust to service users, carers and the community as a whole.
Working for our organisation
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”
Benefits include:
* Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
* 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’ service
* Health service discounts and online benefits
* Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
* Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
* Health and wellbeing opportunities
* Structured learning and development opportunities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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As a professional member of the new Derwent Unit Occupational Therapy team the post holder will be expected to adopt the policies and philosophy of the service and provide occupational assessment and treatment using a range of appropriate interventions based on the recovery philosophy and the Model of Human Occupation. They will foster a learning culture and promote social inclusion, enabling independence, and enhancing the autonomy of the service user. The post holder will be proactive in initiating and sustaining a respectful, consistent and reliable therapeutic relationship with service users that enhances their ability to build social networks and work in partnership with other agencies.
The post holder must have a d egree or diploma in occupational therapy, c urrent Health Professional Council registration and e vidence of CPD, reflection, self-motivation, team leadership skills and EBP. It is desirable for the post holder to have astudent educator’s qualification.
The post holder should demonstrate post registration clinical expertise in an adult mental health setting. They should also demonstrate their ability to apply and promote OT skills, including carrying out specialised occupational assessments, setting clear occupational goals and facilitating a wide variety of therapeutic interventions.
The post holder is expected to manage highly complex cases and sensitive information using well-developed motivational and negotiating skills, representing the OT service in a variety of different situations. Alongside planning, organisational and adjusting a broad range of therapeutic activities and programmes within an occupational therapy and multi-disciplinary team.
The post holder should also have kn owledge and experience of clinical supervision and the ability to manage own and other’s workload flexibly. They should follow the Care Programme Approach and the theoretical models of practice including the Model of Human Occupation. They are also expected to gain kn owledge of research techniques and experience of clinical audit.
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
* Experience in mental health
* Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy
* HCPC registration
* Evidence of CPD and EBP
Experience / Skills
* Demonstrate post registration clinical expertise in adult mental health
* Ability to apply and promote OT skills
* Ability to manage highly complex and sensitive information
* Flexible planning and organisational skills within a multi-disciplinary team
* Knowledge and experience of clinical supervision
* Experience of completing a clinical audit
* Knowledge of the Care Programme Approach
* Experience of using the Model of Human Occupation
Additional Information
Flexible Working
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.
Disability Confident Employer
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.
If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or email dchst.recruitment@nhs.net and we will be happy to provide assistance.
DBS Checks
The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month’s salary.
This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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