About the Role
We are looking for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our community adult mental health service in Derby City. The successful candidate will provide specialist assessment and treatment to service users with a range of mental health conditions.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a diverse caseload and work closely with the multi‑disciplinary team, including CPNs, psychiatrists, psychologists, employment specialists and non‑medical prescribers.
* Use the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) assessments and receive support and training in this approach.
* Develop, implement and evaluate an OT treatment programme according to the person’s diagnosis and identified needs.
* Assist with assessment and prescription of assistive equipment as required.
* Participate in service development and quality improvement projects; develop OT pathways, build links with community partnership organisations, expand Individual Placement Support and grow peer support services.
* Contribute to the wider Occupational Therapy Community in Derbyshire Healthcare by participating in CPD events, practice development opportunities and workforce development.
* Support recruitment and development of support staff and new graduates through the preceptorship programme.
* Provide supervision and support to fellow OT team members.
* Work in partnership with external agencies (CCGs, voluntary sector, social care, education and employment services) to design, develop and facilitate recovery‑focused group work.
* Engage with our IPS service "Work Your Way" and collaborate with Employment Specialists embedded in CMHTs.
* Contribute to trust‑wide OT service development and innovation initiatives.
* Maintain flexible working where possible, including job share or part‑time arrangements if required.
Benefits
* 27 days annual leave (25 days + 2 bank holidays); 29 days after 5 years; 33 days after 10 years.
* Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training.
* Generous NHS pension scheme.
* Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits.
* Health‑service discounts and online benefits.
* Incremental pay progression.
* Free confidential employee assistance programme (24/7).
* Access to the LGBT+, BAME, and Christian networks.
* Health and wellbeing opportunities and structured learning and development.
Equality & Diversity
We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome people who identify as Black, Asian, or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and all other backgrounds and experiences. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues fully representative of the local community.
Application Conditions
* Disclosures via the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) are required; the cost of the initial disclosure will be met by the Trust and deducted from the first month's salary.
* Applicants are advised to apply early as the role may close early if a large number of applications are received.
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