Job summary
"Imagine working in the Derbyshire"
We are an experienced, knowledgeable and welcoming team and we are looking for an empathetic Band 6 Occupational Therapist with a keen interest in mental health to join us in the High Peak and North Dales Older Adults In reach and Home treatment team
Here's what the team think:
* Working in the Peak District appeals to staff as it offers a beautiful rural county area to work within.
* Good teamwork and support
* Open culture. Friendly and supportive.
* Great team spirit and work ethic.
* Opportunities for training are good. locality is perfect.
* It's supportive. You feel encouraged and valued. The work is varied. You feel respected and listened to.
* Most supportive and lovely team I have ever worked with, I enjoy coming into work
* The job itself, teamworking, enthusiastic, passionate colleagues, working in South Derbyshire and City.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be working within a community older adult crisis mental health service, providing specialist assessment and treatment to service users with a range of health conditions.
In this role you will assess, implement and develop an OT treatment programme according to the person's diagnosis and identified needs.
You will be able to manage a diverse caseload and work closely with the multi-disciplinary team, giving you the opportunity to work with CPNs, Inpatient Wards, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Physiotherapists and other disciplines within the team.
You will be involved in service development and quality improvement projects as we develop OT pathways across the organisation, build links with our partnership organisations in the community.
You will be part of the wider Occupational Therapy Community in Derbyshire Healthcare, contributing to CPD events, practice development opportunities and workforce development.
You will be involved in the development of our support staff.
About us
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
* 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 our LGBT network, BAME Network and Christian Network
* Health and wellbeing opportunities
* Structured learning and development opportunities
Details
Date posted
18 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
383-OPC
Job locations
Albany House
Kingsway Site
Derby
DE22 3LZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
We are a 7 day a week service working 9-5 over all 7 days of the week.
As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. Please note that as the current salary threshold is £25,000 it is unlikely we will be able to offer sponsorship for this post as without 2 years previous NHS Service at Band 3 you will commence at the bottom of the pay band which currently does not meet the minimum salary requirement for sponsorship (bank and agency service is excluded). This would apply to anyone who has current time limited right to work in the UK and would require sponsorship in the near future commencing at the bottom of the band. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the website Skilled Worker visa: Overview - )
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
We are a 7 day a week service working 9-5 over all 7 days of the week.
As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. Please note that as the current salary threshold is £25,000 it is unlikely we will be able to offer sponsorship for this post as without 2 years previous NHS Service at Band 3 you will commence at the bottom of the pay band which currently does not meet the minimum salary requirement for sponsorship (bank and agency service is excluded). This would apply to anyone who has current time limited right to work in the UK and would require sponsorship in the near future commencing at the bottom of the band. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the website Skilled Worker visa: Overview - )
Person Specification
Experience/Skills
Essential
* Relevant post-registration, clinical expertise
* Post-registration expertise in an adult mental health setting
* Knowledge and experience of clinical supervision
* Experience of ordering equipment and adapting environments
Desirable
* Knowledge of research techniques and experience of clinical audit
* Post-registration expertise working with Older Adults
Other
Essential
* Meet the travel requirements for this post
Education/Qualificatons
Essential
* BSc Honours in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
* Current HCPC registration
* Portfolio evidence of CPD, reflection, self-motivation, team leadership skills and EBP
Desirable
* L'Apple accreditation
Person Specification
Experience/Skills
Essential
* Relevant post-registration, clinical expertise
* Post-registration expertise in an adult mental health setting
* Knowledge and experience of clinical supervision
* Experience of ordering equipment and adapting environments
Desirable
* Knowledge of research techniques and experience of clinical audit
* Post-registration expertise working with Older Adults
Other
Essential
* Meet the travel requirements for this post
Education/Qualificatons
Essential
* BSc Honours in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
* Current HCPC registration
* Portfolio evidence of CPD, reflection, self-motivation, team leadership skills and EBP
Desirable
* L'Apple accreditation
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
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Albany House
Kingsway Site
Derby
DE22 3LZ
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Albany House
Kingsway Site
Derby
DE22 3LZ
Employer's website
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