Job summary
- Main area
- Perinatal Mental Health
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 376-RCG-0758
- Employer
- Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- 220 Badsley Moor Lane
- Town
- Rotherham
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/08/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 23/09/2026
Employer heading
Perinatal Occupational Therapist
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
· To ensure the provision of Occupational Therapy approaches in the treatment of women with perinatal mental health problems, focussing primarily on the assessment of functional needs.
· Manage a caseload for women who are referred to the Perinatal Mental Health Service
· To carry out initial assessments and the planning of group and individual therapy interventions in collaboration with adults who have a diagnosis of Perinatal Mental Health Service
· To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based /client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
· To regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on practice placement
· To provide leadership for junior staff, as delegated by the supervisor
· To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of the Occupational Therapy Service within the Perinatal Mental Health Service
· To participate in the delivery of training and consultancy for other therapists and practitioners working with the Perinatal Mental Health Service across the region
Main duties of the job
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· To select and apply Occupational Therapy Assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling the client in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure. · To undertake generic initial assessments and collaboratively identify with the client priorities for therapy · To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of work. · To undertake the OT assessment of clients using investigative and analytical skills to formulate individual treatment plans · To accept clinical responsibility under supervision for a designated case load some with complex presentations prioritising need and taking on the role of co-ordinator where relevant. · To plan and implement client-centred individual and group interventions, using clinical reasoning and a range of treatment interventions to achieve therapeutic goals. · To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for clients in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention
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Working for our organisation
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
- Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy
- Practice Placement qualification within 12 months of appointment
Experience
Essential criteria
- Documented evidence of Continuing professional development
- Experience working with women with serious mental illness
- In-patient and/or community mental health OT clinical experience
- Post registration experience relevant to clinical area as an Occupational Therapist
- Team working
Desirable criteria
- Post registration experience in relevant clinical setting
- Experience of research and audit
- Supervision of junior staff and/or students
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice
- Up to date knowledge of evidence based practice and current developments in perinatal psychiatry
- Awareness and knowledge of factors and developments specifically relating to O.T. within perinatal psychiatry
- Knowledge of mental illness in the perinatal period
- Application of the Occupational Therapy process with designated client group
- Assessment and planning of therapy intervention
- Group process skills
- Computer literacy
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to identify, recognise and understand safeguarding children issues and refer appropriately
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities
- Ability to work effectively from diverse minority ethnic and cultural backgrounds and families with a high level of deprivation, social isolation, exclusion and stigma.
- Understanding of issues around information-sharing in relation to Child Protection and Children in Need
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Knowledge of relevant National Service Frameworks and current Government Guidelines
- Application of Health, Safety and Risk Management policies
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge and application of standardised assessments
- Training skills
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Hayley Cook
- Job title
- Perinatal Clinical Lead/Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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