Occupational Therapist - Primary Mental Health

Job SummaryExciting opportunity for an individual to join our Primary care integrated mental health hub as a fixed term - 6 month Band 5 Occupational Therapist. This post offers an excellent opportunity for an occupational therapist wishing to further develop their knowledge and skills and provide evidence based occupational therapy assessment and intervention for people with a variety of mental health needs.Based in Rotherham, you will work with patients out in the community, assessing and visiting them in their own homes. You will be an autonomous practitioner with your own caseload of clients. You will assess the occupational and vocational needs of service users enabling them to develop independent living skills and work towards individual recovery goals.

You should have a broad knowledge of current theory and best practice in occupational therapy

Knowledge of principles of a holistic, person centred approach to care, confident and effective communicator with service users, carers and staff of all professional groups as well as with external partner agencies

Main duties of the job

Use effective professional interpersonal skills when discussing assessment and intervention with patients and carers with different levels of comprehension.

Refer individuals to other professionals and agencies as appropriate to their need (e.g. Social Services).

Act as an advocate for service users and provide support and advice to their family and carers as appropriate.

Liaise closely with other professionals involved in service user care across the RDaSH footprint regarding clinical issues.

Follow all Trust policies and protocols.

Work without direct supervision and take responsibility for managing own time and caseload and prioritising work within it.

Deliver clinical work within a variety of settings (e.g. ward based, service user\''s home, community settings) and abide by rules and regulations pertinent to those settings.

Manage clinical information in line with the service and Trust information requirements.

Contribute to departmental meetings and routines.

Document all intervention in patient records in accordance with professional standards and local guidelines.

About UsRotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employs around 4000 colleagues and offers a wide portfolio including mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services. We are committed to developing our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues. We aim to provide first class care and uphold our strategy and values. For more information visit the following:

Strategy: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

Work with RDaSH: https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

Allyship video: https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

Terms and conditions: https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

DetailsDate posted: 03 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per annum

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 6 months

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 376-RCG-0648

Job locations: Swallownest Court, Aughton Road, Rotherham, S264TH

Job DescriptionJob 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.

QualificationsEssential

Diploma/ Degree in Occupational Therapy; HCPC Registration

Experience

Experience working with Adults/ Older Adults; Experience of working within lone working procedures and policies

Desirable

Post registration experience as a Band 5 OT

Knowledge

Knowledge and application of OT assessments/interventions with adults/older adults with mental health, MOHO, clinical governance, and policy knowledge; ability to work independently and as part of a MDT; excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

Ability to assess service user occupational performance issues, establish collaborative goals, formulate and implement a treatment plan; evidence-based OT practice; effective communication; time and workload management; MDT work; IT skills; problem solving; group work; reflective practice.

Values

Passionate, Reliable, Caring and Safe; Empowering and Supportive of Staff; Open, Transparent and Values Progressive

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a disclosure check may be required.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require UK Skilled worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. See UK Visas and Immigration for details.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

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