Overview
Are you passionate about working with adults with a learning disability? This is a new opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join an established Occupational Therapy team working across inpatient and community learning disability services.
The post holder will work within the specialist inpatient service (Najurally Centre) 22.5 hours a week. These hours can be worked flexibly depending on the needs of the service. 15 hours will be worked in the Community Team for Adults with a Learning Disability based at Waddiloves Health Centre in Bradford, working across Bradford, Craven and Keighley. This is a full-time post with an option for flexible working.
The team is focused on delivering high quality care for adults with a learning disability who require specialist health support. This includes needs related to physical health, mental health, sensory impairment, communication, or behavioural presentation. The post is well supported by an Occupational Therapy Team and there is also support from a part-time Band 7 within the inpatient services. The OT role sits within a full multidisciplinary team with opportunities to work alongside all professionals. There are excellent CPD opportunities for ongoing professional development. We are looking for a kind, enthusiastic, caring, compassionate, and motivated therapist who really wants to make a difference to people\'s lives.
Closing Date: 10th September 2025
Shortlisting Date: 11th September 2025
Interview Date: 2nd October 2025 (Subject to change)
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 our partners
Benefits – We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements and offer a range of benefits including mileage increases (> 3500 miles), health and wellbeing support packages, and development opportunities. We are proud to pledge support to the Armed Forces and hold Bronze DEFENCE EMPLOYER RECOGNITION SCHEME award. Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT) is committed to environmental and social sustainability and encourages staff involvement in sustainable quality improvement.
Contact for further details / informal visits: Name: Rachel Archer, Lead Occupational Therapist. Email: rachel.archer@bdct.nhs.uk, Tel: 07720342761
Selina Szczepanski, Clinical Manager of Najurally Centre and Intensive support team. Email: Selina.szczepanski@bdct.nhs.uk, Tel: 07712506270
Responsibilities
* Work within the specialist inpatient service (Najurally Centre) and in the Community Team for Adults with a Learning Disability across Bradford, Craven and Keighley.
* Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team and utilise core OT skills to support adults with learning disabilities and associated physical health, mental health, communication, sensory impairment, or behavioural needs.
* Provide care and contribute to service delivery across inpatient and community settings, with flexible working arrangements to meet service needs.
* Engage in ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.
Qualifications
Not specified in the listing.
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