Occupational Therapist - Aylesbury (+ £3,500 bonus)
The closing date is 09 July 2025
Job summary
Are you looking to grow into a senior Occupational Therapy role? Or have a change of scene within your clinical work?
We are seeking a motivated, skilled Occupational Therapist to work on Ruby Ward a female acute mental health ward in Aylesbury. You will join a close, occupational and recovery focused service that works as integral and valued members of our multidisciplinary teams.
To be successful you should be confident in your assessment and clinical reasoning skills, be able to manage your time effectively and be a proactive member of the multi-disciplinary team.
If you're interested or have questions about this role get in touch and speak to us via the contact details below!
This role is eligible for an incentive scheme of £3,500 paid at intervals over an 18-month period. All payments are pro-rata, non-pensionable and subject to a clawback clause. Please note that only employees external to Oxford Health NHS are eligible for this scheme.
Main duties of the job
- Conduct initial screening and assessment of all service users, providing intensive short-term treatment as needed.
- Manage a caseload of clients with complex Occupational Therapy needs, using evidence-based, client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions.
- Assess and prescribe appropriate equipment and aids to ensure patient safety and independence with advising staff, families, and carers as required.
- Monitor and evaluate treatment plans, collaborating with other teams within the Trust and third sector organisations when appropriate.
- Supervise and develop junior team members, including appraisal, caseload management, reviewing interventions, and delegating responsibilities.
The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role. Please note if you are based outside of the UK you will need to hold HCPC registration in order to be considered for this role.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Details
Date posted
25 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum | Pro Rata (Plus £3,500 incentive scheme)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
267-BM7126088-3B
Job locations
Whiteleaf Centre
Bierton Road
Aylesbury
HP20 1EG
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Whiteleaf Centre
Bierton Road
Aylesbury
HP20 1EG
Employer's website
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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