Job summary
Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Adult Community Mental Health Team
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation TrustLocation: Bradford South & West CMHT, Fieldhead, Bradford, BD7 1LG
Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist looking for an exciting new challenge where you can develop your skills within a supportive community mental health setting?If so, we have a fantastic full-time opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our well-established Adult Community Mental Health Team in the vibrant and multicultural city of Bradford.
As a service, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative, recovery-focused interventions that empower people on their individual recovery journeys. Our approach includes a wide range of occupationally focused interventions, designed to support service users in achieving meaningful change in their day-to-day lives.
You will be joining a friendly, skilled, and collaborative multidisciplinary team consisting of Doctors, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Psychologists, an Art Therapist, Social Workers, Peer Workers and Support Workers. Together, we deliver a recovery-driven service aligned with our Care Closer to Home initiative.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of our specialist Community Mental Health Team, you will:
- Manage a rewarding clinical caseload, working closely with individuals to support their recovery and independence.
- Deliver safe, effective and person-centred rehabilitation, using your professional expertise to advocate for the people we serve.
- Bring your evidence-based Occupational Therapy skills to a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, helping shape high-quality interventions.
- Play an active role in team communication, service development and continuous improvement, ensuring we provide the best care possible.
- Offer supervision, guidance and support to colleagues, helping to nurture a positive and collaborative working environment.
- Provide excellent practice-placement education, supporting the next generation of Occupational Therapists.
Closing- 8th February 2026
Shortlisting- 9th February 2026
Interview- 23rd February 2026
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 partnersWe 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.
The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Overview Continued-
What were looking for
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist who brings a dynamic approach to MDT working and a strong commitment to the core values and principles of Occupational Therapy. You will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for workingage adults, offering specialist OT interventions and supporting service users as a Care Coordinator, with an occupationally informed focus.
What you will gainThe opportunity to further develop your clinical skills in a supportive and forwardthinking teamExperience delivering diverse occupational therapy interventionsProfessional growth within a community mental health settingThe chance to make a real difference in the lives of people across Bradford
If youre looking for a role where you can shine, contribute to meaningful service development, and grow your professional expertise within a compassionate and inclusive teamwe would be delighted to welcome your application.
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
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
Job Overview Continued-
What were looking for
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist who brings a dynamic approach to MDT working and a strong commitment to the core values and principles of Occupational Therapy. You will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for workingage adults, offering specialist OT interventions and supporting service users as a Care Coordinator, with an occupationally informed focus.
What you will gainThe opportunity to further develop your clinical skills in a supportive and forwardthinking teamExperience delivering diverse occupational therapy interventionsProfessional growth within a community mental health settingThe chance to make a real difference in the lives of people across Bradford
If youre looking for a role where you can shine, contribute to meaningful service development, and grow your professional expertise within a compassionate and inclusive teamwe would be delighted to welcome your application.
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
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
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience of delivering occupational therapy in hospital or community setting
- Experience of working with people with a range of mental health problems
Desirable
- Community or inpatient experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent pre-registration award in Occupational Therapy
- State registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
- Access to own transport and current driving license.
Desirable
- Professional Practice education accreditation
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience of delivering occupational therapy in hospital or community setting
- Experience of working with people with a range of mental health problems
Desirable
- Community or inpatient experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent pre-registration award in Occupational Therapy
- State registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
- Access to own transport and current driving license.
Desirable
- Professional Practice education accreditation
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
