Job summary
- Main area
- Occupational Therapist
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- 12 months (fixed term (or secondment))
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 246-CEN7917657
- Employer
- Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Hellesdon Hospital
- Town
- Norwich
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 gross per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Occupational Therapist
Band 5
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience
Job overview
We are looking to recruit a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our team at Hellesdon Hospital in Norwich. The successful candidate will be working in the therapies team and will be given the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills within acute mental health by working with a Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT).
The role involves implementing person centred OT interventions and assessments and promoting the OT profession within this setting. The successful candidate will work under the supervision and guidance of an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist in order to refine their skills and develop within this role.
You will have the opportunity to develop strong therapeutic relationships with our service users during their admission to hospital which will support your professional approach and guide your assessments and interventions in order to make admissions meaningful and purposeful. Our current vacancy is on Mayfly ward, which is a 16 bedded female acute ward. However you will be employed by the Therapy Team who work across the 2 male acute, 2 female acute and 1 female Psychiatric Intensive care Unit. You may be required to help cover other wards during annual leave, sickness etc of other colleagues.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to take a clinical role in the OT assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of services for clients.
Contribute to and participate in multi-disciplinary team assessments.
Be involved in the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of person-centred care planning and person-centred formulations.
Provide a first line response to referrals, providing where necessary a health and social care needs assessment or meeting the needs already identified in a health and social care needs assessment.
You will also liaise with third sector services within the local community in order to signpost and engage our service users in meaningful activities to promote their recovery when leaving hospital. It is a desirable requirement is that you hold a full driving license and ability to drive trust vehicles in line with duties for patient activities etc.
You will be required to supervise and support an activity coordinator, and be willing to learn and share knowledge with this activity worker and the wider team.
Working for our organisation
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you’ll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We’re an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We would like to employ a compassionate, proactive, adaptable and resilient Occupational Therapist who demonstrates, leadership and initiative within their role.
The successful candidate will be given the opportunity and time to engage in their Continuous Professional Development (CPD) by identifying areas in their profession that they would like to develop and being able to utilise opportunities and training within the Trust and wider sector to develop and flourish within their professional role and career.
Please see job description for more information.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Basic understanding of Mental Health Act 1983 and any updates
- Specialist Knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy Assessments and interventions relevant to this client group
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of the principles and application of the recovery model and social inclusion
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Professional Registration with Health Care Professionals Council
Experience
Desirable criteria
- Working clinically in a Mental Health setting
Skills
Essential criteria
- Clinical & Risk Assessment
- Crisis Management
- Verbal & written communication
- Problem Solving
Desirable criteria
- Basic skills for running therapeutic groups
Other
Essential criteria
- Able to travel independently
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Debs Agar
- Job title
- Lead Occupational Therapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07879117709
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