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Occupational TherapistNorfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust • Ipswich, United Kingdom
Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust • Ipswich, United Kingdom
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Occupational Therapist

Job summary
To oversee and deliver high quality evidence-based practice and embed the Occupational Therapy process within LD CAMHS.

Undertake occupation focused assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of treatment for service users. Utilising additional assessments within the area of clinical specialism.

Contribute to and participate in multi-disciplinary team assessment and formulation. Providing specialist occupation-based advice and formulation.

Participate/lead on developments within the service by using outcome measures and engaging in Quality Improvement projects (both locally and Trust wide).

Monitor the practice of junior staff and learners, identifying any learning and development needs in respect of their clinical skills base.

Deputise for Therapy/Clinical Leads where appropriate.

Main duties of the job
Clinical
  • To embed the Occupational Therapy process into the clinical area.
  • To screen or undertake a form of initial assessment of all/referred service users to determine whether Occupational Therapy input is required and prioritise referrals by need.
  • To utilise both standardised and non-standardised assessments (as identified by the service and required by the Trust professional leads) to inform treatment. For example, Remotivation Process, functional, daily living or vocational assessments.
  • To use outcome measures to demonstrate changes in a service users function and/or presentation as a minimum at start and end of intervention. For extended pieces of work the outcome measure should be completed more frequently which will be determined locally.
  • To work collaboratively with service users to set treatment goals and document on the service users core care plan.
  • Where appropriate, to undertake ADL assessments and home visits as part of the Occupational Therapy process.
  • Undertake clinical risk assessment and management in relation to Occupational Therapy interventions and contribute to wider MDT risk assessment and management for complex cases.

About us
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.

Details
Date posted: 03 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pa/ pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 246-ESU8166469
Job locations: Mariner House, 43 Handford road, Ipswich, IP1 2BU, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference and be part of our exciting and forward-thinking team, then please click APPLY!

Person Specification
Qualification - Essential
  • BSc/MSc or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
  • Registered with the HCPC

Qualification - Desirable
  • Relevant post graduate training courses
  • Clinical supervisor course

Experience - Essential
  • Post registration experience in mental health.
  • Ability to work both independently and under supervision

Skills - Essential
  • Ability to deliver OT assessment and treatment with designated client group.
  • Demonstrate leadership skills.

Knowledge - Essential
  • Specialist knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy Assessments and interventions relevant to this client group

Knowledge - Desirable
  • Knowledge of principles and application of Clinical Governance.

Other - Essential
  • Able to travel independently including to rural areas.

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address: Mariner House, 43 Handford road, Ipswich, IP1 2BU, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Community Team Manager Amy Osborne, amy.osborne@nsft.nhs.uk, 07345234563
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