Job summary
Do you have experience of working in an inpatient mental health setting and keen to start your occupational therapy career?
We are looking to recruit a full time Band 5 Occupational Therapist, to work within our Older Adult Mental Health ward.
At Sandford, we are a supportive and closely knit multidisciplinary team that puts patient and staff at the heart of all that we do, in keeping with our vision of rendering outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team.
The post holder will practise autonomously with the support of Senior Supervisor,providing Occupational Therapy services that are evidence based and follows client-centred principles. This will include assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the outcome of interventions, documenting all stages of the process and participate effectively as a full member of the MDT.
The post involves both team working within in the MDT, 1:1 assessment and goal planning with the patients, specific group-work to provide individualised programmes of care to support the patients to develop and enhance their skills and independence and promote recovery, and working within our current therapy team including OT Apprentice, Physio Technician, and Activity Coordinator.
Main duties of the job
As an Occupational Therapist you will manage a defined caseload and provide Occupational Therapy that is evidence based and follows client centred principles. This will include assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating the outcome of interventions and documenting all stages of the process.
You will develop skills and knowledge through participation in the Flyer (preceptorship) Programme and other post-graduate opportunities.
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 networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Details
Date posted
02 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
267-OA7501600
Job locations
Sandford Ward, Fulbrook Centre
Headington
Oxford
OX4 7JU
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Sandford Ward, Fulbrook Centre
Headington
Oxford
OX4 7JU
Employer's website
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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