Job summary Are you aiming to be a clinical specialist Occupational Therapist within mental health and enhancing your skills? Are you passionate about the skills Occupational Therapists bring to enable mental health recovery? We are looking for Occupational Therapists to join this exciting rotational role working across multiple mental health settings all based in the Oxford city area. The rotations are 12 months in duration and include Phoenix ward (adult inpatient), Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT) who provide assessment, care and support at home helping people avoid a hospital admission and Sandford Ward which specialises in older adult mental health. This post is for qualified Occupational Therapist with experience working in mental health at Band 5 or Band 6 level. Development roles will be considered. We can offer a supportive AHP leadership structure, positive appraisal and development system and opportunity to develop clinical and leadership skills to enable career progression. In this role you will gain experience of inpatient, community, and forensic settings. In each of the yearlong rotations you will be supported to develop your skills in a different area of clinical leadership. Including investment in training and completing quality improvement projects. Main duties of the job This is a rotational band 6 occupational therapy post across different clinical areas within mental health services in Oxford Health, where the post holder will provide specialist occupational therapy assessment and treatment interventions for the specified service user group. The responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to: To carry out the initial screening and assessment of all service users and to undertake intensive short-term treatment where appropriate. To manage a caseload of clients with complex Occupational Therapy needs, using evidence based/client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. Following assessment, to undertake case formulation to highlight occupational strengths and limitations and to inform the intervention plan moving forward. To assess for and prescribe appropriate equipment and aids to enable patients' safety and independence with ADL's giving advice to other staff, families and carers when required. To be responsible for monitoring and evaluating treatment plans, working with other teams both within the Trust and third sector organisations when appropriate. About us Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team" Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent" At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include: Excellent opportunities for career progression Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers Competitive pension scheme Lease car scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team Date posted 20 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 267-OA6092885 Job locations Warneford Hospital Oxford OX3 7JX Job description Job responsibilities We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview. Job description Job responsibilities We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview. Person Specification Training/Qualifications Essential BSc/MSc Occupational Therapy Desirable Additional sensory training e.g ASI Evidence of mental health specific post registration training/development e.g AMPS, PSI Membership of RCOT may include specialist sections Current HCPC registration Experience Essential Experience of working with mental health service users in a clinical role Two years post graduate experience working as an Occupational Therapist Desirable Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Experience of supervising and developing junior members of staff and students Experience of undertaking audit or quality improvement work Knowledge Essential Knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice Broad knowledge and application of OT in mental health Desirable Ability to apply the Model of Human Occupation Ability to relate knowledge of physical health to mental health setting Person Specification Training/Qualifications Essential BSc/MSc Occupational Therapy Desirable Additional sensory training e.g ASI Evidence of mental health specific post registration training/development e.g AMPS, PSI Membership of RCOT may include specialist sections Current HCPC registration Experience Essential Experience of working with mental health service users in a clinical role Two years post graduate experience working as an Occupational Therapist Desirable Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Experience of supervising and developing junior members of staff and students Experience of undertaking audit or quality improvement work Knowledge Essential Knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice Broad knowledge and application of OT in mental health Desirable Ability to apply the Model of Human Occupation Ability to relate knowledge of physical health to mental health setting 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 Oxford Health NHS Trust Address Warneford Hospital Oxford OX3 7JX Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)