Overview
A Vacancy at Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust. We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our ward based occupational therapy team as an Occupational Therapy Assistant on Mulberry Ward, Scunthorpe. If you have a keen interest in working in a mental health setting with adults in an acute ward and a passion for supporting recovery through occupation, this is an opportunity to make a positive difference.
If you do not already hold a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant subject, RDaSH offers this post alongside the opportunity to complete a Level 3 apprenticeship qualification relevant to your role. As an apprentice, you will gain experience, learn work-related skills and obtain tools to thrive. Apprenticeships include regular training with a college or training organisation, with around 20% of working hours spent training or studying to achieve a nationally recognised qualification.
Whether you already work for us or are joining the Trust for the first time, apprenticeships can help you develop the skills, knowledge and know-how for a successful and fulfilling career within the health service.
Responsibilities
* Carry out individual therapeutic intervention programmes and feedback relevant information according to agreed assessment framework and treatment aims identified by the Occupational Therapist.
* Assist the Occupational Therapist to carry out community-based individual assessments.
* Work with service users to develop independent living skills and work towards individual recovery and vocational goals in preparation for discharge, as directed.
* Carry out agreed Occupational Therapy interventions with service users without direct supervision of senior staff in community locations and service users’ homes as needed and directed by OT.
* Carry out group work and contribute to regular evaluation of groups, in conjunction with service users and multi-disciplinary team, and ensure a balanced programme of activities.
* Provide accurate, relevant and timely verbal and written information regarding patient progress.
* Promote meaningful occupation within the patient group.
* Identify and source resources for ward activities, with a lead for maintaining the therapy space (organising, maintaining supplies, creating a welcoming and inviting space, creative use of space).
Additional information
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employs around 4,000 colleagues and offers a wide portfolio including mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services. We are committed to inclusive cultures and value our people. For more information about the Trust’s strategy and benefits, please visit the links below:
* RDaSH Strategy (2023–2028)
* Working at RDaSH
* Allyship video
* Main terms and conditions of service
Please view the attached job description and person specification for full details about the role. If applying via the apprenticeship route, review the attached eligibility document to ensure you meet the criteria. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there is a high volume of applications.
This advert closes on Tuesday 7 Oct 2025.
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