Job summary Do you have experience working with males with complex needs and in a secure environment? A great opportunity has come up in a small and supportive team for a band 6 OT. The role is largely clinical with some management support such as conducting supervisions and attending delegated meetings as required. A high level of clinical knowledge is required. A bit of spiel about us "We are a highly skilled and specialist team who assess, guide and empower individuals to become the best they can be in their daily lives through exploration of personal, social and cultural opportunities to promote positive mental & physical health." Main duties of the job Forensic occupational therapy is a specialism, Service users receive input from Occupational Therapy at the earliest opportunity on their forensic pathway. OT work commonly starts preadmission where service users expectations are managed, and the purpose of the admission is identified. Assessments undertaken contribute directly in developing the multidisciplinary teams perceptions for ongoing and emerging needs. OT's at Moorlands view are supported to adopt a relational approach. The service user pathway is structured to maximize continuation of the therapeutic alliance and the relational security. Therapists are expected to develop strong working relationships with CMHT, transition workers, housing providers and other members of MDT to ensure appropriate future planning. We support development of the wider therapeutic environment and rehabilitation agenda. Outcomes are continually measured and evaluated with the service user and at clinical meetings, establishing the effectiveness of the treatment offered and identifying any additional needs. Closing Date: 18th March Shortlisting Date: 19th and 20th of March Proposed interview Date: 24th March About us 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 We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including : Increase mileage rates for > 3500 A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities Plus many more. We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities. Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible Date posted 11 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 453-25-7036765 Job locations Moorlands view, Lynfield mount hospital Bradford BD9 6DP Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role. Right to Work in the UK Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status. Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period. As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly. Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role. Right to Work in the UK Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status. Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period. As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly. Person Specification shortlisting Essential Degree or equivalent pre-registration award in occupational therapy State registered with the Health Professions Council Professional practice educator training Short specialist course/s with relevance to specialist clinical area Desirable Master level qaulification Additional courses in relevant fields e.g neurodevelopmental, trauma, cognitive and sensory. Shortlisting Essential Well evidenced of experience of working as an Occupational Therapist assessing the needs of service users with severe and enduring mental health problems. Clear supervisory experience. Experience of working with a range of mental health issues with awareness of physical health challenges Person Specification shortlisting Essential Degree or equivalent pre-registration award in occupational therapy State registered with the Health Professions Council Professional practice educator training Short specialist course/s with relevance to specialist clinical area Desirable Master level qaulification Additional courses in relevant fields e.g neurodevelopmental, trauma, cognitive and sensory. Shortlisting Essential Well evidenced of experience of working as an Occupational Therapist assessing the needs of service users with severe and enduring mental health problems. Clear supervisory experience. Experience of working with a range of mental health issues with awareness of physical health challenges 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. 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. 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 Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Moorlands view, Lynfield mount hospital Bradford BD9 6DP Employer's website https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)