Band 5 Occupational therapist

Job Overview

We are recruiting a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the Doncaster Community Team for Adult Mental Health. The role involves working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team across a range of settings including patients’ homes, care homes, and supported living environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive OT service for adults with mental health issues in Doncaster, managing complex and profound cases.
• Assess occupational and vocational needs and deliver individual and group OT interventions.
• Supervise junior staff, OT assistants and support staff in community interventions, fostering independent living skills and rehabilitation goals.
• Develop links with statutory and voluntary sector resources to address ongoing occupational needs and support safe transition processes.
• Manage a defined caseload using person-centred principles, planning, implementing and evaluating interventions with evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.

Experience and Skills

• Knowledge of OT theory, models of practice, and assessment tools relevant to the post.
• Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team and managing caseloads.
• Experience supervising staff and students.
• Experience contributing to service development, audit and user involvement.
• Understanding of mental health legislation, risk assessment and management.
• Knowledge of safe working practices and applicable statutory frameworks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentation.
• Good organisational, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in IT and information systems.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate group sessions and individual therapy.
• Leadership and supervision skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

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