Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 31 March 2026

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic full-time Occupational Therapist to join our Community Enhancing Recovery Team (CERT). CERT provide intensive support in people's homes as an alternative to being admitted to hospital. OT is a core discipline within the multidisciplinary team at CERT. This is an exciting opportunity for those wanting to work in community based, rehabilitation focused work.

You will receive regular supervision, have CPD opportunities, join the band 5 support group/network and be able to contribute to the development of the service.

Main duties of the job

  • To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in community settings and on home visits.
  • To undertake occupational assessments, formulations, care planning, address occupational performance and skills acquisition.
  • To maintain clinical records
  • To working collaboratively with MDT colleagues, and wider services, on care plans, service delivery and evaluation.
  • To develop skills and knowledge through participation in preceptorship and PDR
  • To undertake any other duties, which may be allocated by the Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead within the general scope of the post and appropriate to the grade.

About us

You will need to be HCPC registered (or awaiting registration) and committed to providing a quality service.

We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for an innovative and dedicated person who shares our values and passion.

The role is varied, rewarding and offered within a positive and supportive culture. Your continued professional development will be taken seriously; you will have access to training and education opportunities, as well as the chance to get involved in research.

We are all very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.

Details

Date posted

17 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

457-26-7837823

Job locations

Michael Carlisle Centre

75 Osbourn Road

Sheffield

S11 9BF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Domain

Duties/Responsibilities

Clinical

To undertake occupational therapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling the client in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure.

To work with clients to identify OT goals as part of the overall care plan

To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with the client, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.

To monitor and evaluate treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention

Communication

To establish effective communication networks with users and carers, team members, OT colleagues and other agencies

To participate or work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to decisions with regard to client care programmes

To provide support and education to clients and carers regarding aspects of occupational therapy e.g. equipment fitting, rehab programmes

Documentation

To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards

Professional ethics

To comply with the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national and local policies and procedures

To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs

Leadership supervision & appraisal

To review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal

Training staff & students

To participate in the induction, training and education of students and other staff in this setting

Service development & delivery

To participate in the planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within you area

To participate in the delivery of the OT development plan

Professional development

To apply acquired skills and knowledge of professional practice in order to develop fitness to practice as an OT

To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD recording learning outcomes through participation in relevant development opportunities and achieve preceptorship

Clinical governance, quality, standards

To contribute to the Sheffield Health and Social Care Trusts, clinical governance arrangements and quality agenda

To demonstrate awareness and personal responsibility with regard to Health and Safety

To demonstrate understanding of national guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care and their impact on service provision

Self and resource Management

To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.

To be responsible for maintaining stock, advising on resources to carry out the job, including the responsible management of petty cash as appropriate

Research & practice development

To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research and apply to practice.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Domain

Duties/Responsibilities

Clinical

To undertake occupational therapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling the client in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure.

To work with clients to identify OT goals as part of the overall care plan

To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with the client, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.

To monitor and evaluate treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention

Communication

To establish effective communication networks with users and carers, team members, OT colleagues and other agencies

To participate or work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to decisions with regard to client care programmes

To provide support and education to clients and carers regarding aspects of occupational therapy e.g. equipment fitting, rehab programmes

Documentation

To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards

Professional ethics

To comply with the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national and local policies and procedures

To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs

Leadership supervision & appraisal

To review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal

Training staff & students

To participate in the induction, training and education of students and other staff in this setting

Service development & delivery

To participate in the planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within you area

To participate in the delivery of the OT development plan

Professional development

To apply acquired skills and knowledge of professional practice in order to develop fitness to practice as an OT

To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD recording learning outcomes through participation in relevant development opportunities and achieve preceptorship

Clinical governance, quality, standards

To contribute to the Sheffield Health and Social Care Trusts, clinical governance arrangements and quality agenda

To demonstrate awareness and personal responsibility with regard to Health and Safety

To demonstrate understanding of national guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care and their impact on service provision

Self and resource Management

To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.

To be responsible for maintaining stock, advising on resources to carry out the job, including the responsible management of petty cash as appropriate

Research & practice development

To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research and apply to practice.

Person Specification

Registration/qualification

Essential

  • HCPC Registered (OT)
  • Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in mental health
  • Ability to assess complex health and wellbeing needs as an Occupational Therapist
  • Ability to develop monitor and review care/treatment plans to meet assessed need in relation to the post
  • Ability to keep concise records
  • Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
  • The ability to monitor and prioritise workload as an effective member of the team
  • Ability to manage risk

Experience of working within an MDT

Essential

  • Experience of working within an MDT
  • Participation in, and documentation of, continuing professional development
Person Specification

Registration/qualification

Essential

  • HCPC Registered (OT)
  • Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in mental health
  • Ability to assess complex health and wellbeing needs as an Occupational Therapist
  • Ability to develop monitor and review care/treatment plans to meet assessed need in relation to the post
  • Ability to keep concise records
  • Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
  • The ability to monitor and prioritise workload as an effective member of the team
  • Ability to manage risk

Experience of working within an MDT

Essential

  • Experience of working within an MDT
  • Participation in, and documentation of, continuing professional development

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Michael Carlisle Centre

75 Osbourn Road

Sheffield

S11 9BF


Employer's website

https://www.sheffieldpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Michael Carlisle Centre

75 Osbourn Road

Sheffield

S11 9BF


Employer's website

https://www.sheffieldpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Occupational Therapist

Sam Dawson

sam.dawson@shsc.nhs.uk

07971828954

Details

Date posted

17 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

457-26-7837823

Job locations

Michael Carlisle Centre

75 Osbourn Road

Sheffield

S11 9BF


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