Job summary
Are you passionate about working with adults with a learning disability? Are you looking for a new challenge to develop your skills within this specialism?
This is a new opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join an established Occupational therapy team working across inpatient and community learning disability services.
The post holder will work within the specialist inpatient service (Najurally Centre) 22.5 hours a week. These hours can be worked flexibly depending on the needs of the service. 15 hours will be worked in the Community Team for Adults with a Learning Disability based at Waddiloves Health Centre in Bradford, working across Bradford, Craven and Keighley.
This is a full-time post with an option for flexible working.
Main duties of the job
The team are passionate about delivering high quality care for adults who require specialist health support due to their complex needs.
This includes including physical, mental health, sensory, communication, or behavioural impairments.
The post is well supported by an Occupational Therapy Team and there is support from a part time Band 7 within the inpatient services.
The Learning Disability Teams are friendly and supportive. The role and skills of an Occupational Therapist are valued, and the job provides the opportunity to use all your OT core skills.
The OT role sits within a full multidisciplinary team with opportunities to work alongside all professionals.
There are excellent CPD opportunities for ongoing professional development.
We are looking for a kind, enthusiastic, caring, compassionate, and motivated therapist who really wants to make a difference to people's lives.
Closing Date: 10th September 2025
Shortlisting Date: 11th September 2025
Interview Date: 2nd October 2025 (Subject to change)
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care- We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen- We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver- We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT).
Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT).
Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly
Person Specification
Qualifications and Registration
Essential
- oDegree or equivalent pre-registration award in occupational therapy
- oState registered with the Health Professions Council
Training
Essential
- oShort specialist course/s with relevance to specialist clinical area
Experience
Essential
- oPost registration experience
- oExperience of working in learning disability services and/or with other vulnerable groups.
- oExperience supervising students
Desirable
- oExperience in the provision of specialist equipment to promote independence and occupational participation
- oIn patient mental health experience
Person Specification
Qualifications and Registration
Essential
- oDegree or equivalent pre-registration award in occupational therapy
- oState registered with the Health Professions Council
Training
Essential
- oShort specialist course/s with relevance to specialist clinical area
Experience
Essential
- oPost registration experience
- oExperience of working in learning disability services and/or with other vulnerable groups.
- oExperience supervising students
Desirable
- oExperience in the provision of specialist equipment to promote independence and occupational participation
- oIn patient mental health experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
