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Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Occupational Therapy Assistant

The closing date is 16 November 2025

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Job summary

We are committed to providing high quality care for the people of Bradford, Airedale and Craven. Are You?

As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual's needs.

Are you a passionate about working with people and looking for a new and exciting challenge to develop your skills within an inpatient mental health care setting? A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a for a full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team at the Step Forward Centre, a rehab ward for adults aged 18+ who require some additional support to build important life skills and a level of independence as part of their recovery journey

As an occupational therapy assistant, you will assist in the assessments of functional ability, deliver individualised treatment plans and support recovery and transition from hospital to home. You will work collaboratively with the wider MDT both on the ward and in the community. In addition you will be involved in the service development at the unit.

We are seeking an innovative individual, able to work collaboratively with service users and staff, and integrate well into the multidisciplinary team on the ward.

Closing Date: 16th November 2025

Shortlisting Date: 19th November 2025

Interview Date: 28th November 2025

Main duties of the job

  • Workindependently in specific areas as directed by the senior practitioner once competent. Organise own day to day tasks, exercising judgement and referring to senior staff issues outside own scope of practice.

  • Undertake specific specialist delegated tasks that are occupational therapy focused and are in line with assessed needs.

  • Contribute to assessments under supervision and direction of the Senior Practitioner (Occupational Therapist).

  • Utilise specialist standardised observational tools as appropriate and under supervision.

  • Plan and implement treatment interventions in partnership with the Senior or Clinical Practitioner, patients and carers in consultation with colleagues.

  • Monitor and evaluate the outcomes of interventions in partnership with the Senior Practitioner or Clinical Practitioner.

  • Take account of the particular communication needs of individuals and groups in order to overcome communication barriers.

  • Provide advice and direction regarding occupational therapy related issues to individuals and groups.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship set by the Home Office and the skilled worker visa occupation list.

If you are currently a visa holder and your visa status expires, we may be required to terminate your employment in compliance with immigration regulations.

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

Details

Date posted

05 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

453-25-7568589

Job locations

Step Forward Centre

Lynfield Mount Hospital

Bradford

BD9 6DP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more 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 more 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

Essential

  • NVQ III in care; QCF diploma level 111 or equivalent.
  • Numeracy and literacy skills at level 2.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in Adult Mental Health or Rehabilitation services.

Desirable

  • Effective patient/client care skills
  • Evidence of a commitment to user/carer involvement

Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrate safe decision making skills commensurate with role
  • Effective patient care skills relevant to specialty
  • Good understanding of patient safety and delivering a positive experience for patients and their families.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ III in care; QCF diploma level 111 or equivalent.
  • Numeracy and literacy skills at level 2.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in Adult Mental Health or Rehabilitation services.

Desirable

  • Effective patient/client care skills
  • Evidence of a commitment to user/carer involvement

Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrate safe decision making skills commensurate with role
  • Effective patient care skills relevant to specialty
  • Good understanding of patient safety and delivering a positive experience for patients and their families.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Step Forward Centre

Lynfield Mount Hospital

Bradford

BD9 6DP


Employer's website

https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Step Forward Centre

Lynfield Mount Hospital

Bradford

BD9 6DP


Employer's website

https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Occupational Therapist

Hannah Kerr

hannah.kerr@bdct.nhs.uk

01535678100

Details

Date posted

05 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

453-25-7568589

Job locations

Step Forward Centre

Lynfield Mount Hospital

Bradford

BD9 6DP


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