Occupational Therapist - Forensic Community Learning Disability Team
The closing date is 19 October 2025
Job summary
We are recruiting for a full-time Occupational Therapist to join our Forensic Community Learning Disability Team based at our Oxford Clinic in Littlemore.
The role will involve the opportunity to provide OT specific assessment and interventions, identifying the occupational needs and adaptations required to support patients to live as independently and safely as possible in the community.
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, the role will primarily focus on supporting clients in the community, with opportunities to in-reach to forensic inpatient setting to support transition to the community. In addition to being part of the Forensic Community LD Team, the postholder will also participate in service wide occupational therapy initiatives and professional supervision.
If you're a registered OT with experience in a learning disability or mental health setting then we'd love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
Clinical duties will include the provision of occupational therapy assessment and intervention pathways, using evidence based and standardised assessments. Interventions will involve multi-agency working to safely support social inclusion and vocational pathways.
There will be opportunities to develop the occupational therapy role as well as contributing to the development of this new team. Once established, the postholder will provide occupational therapy student placements and contribute to the learning of other students in the team.
Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties, 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 is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast 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"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o 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 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
267-FS7509489
Job locations
Oxford Clinic
Littlemore Hospital
Littlemore
OX4 4XN
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Oxford Clinic
Littlemore Hospital
Littlemore
OX4 4XN
Employer's website
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