• Job Description

  Req#: C9363-25-1348?language=en&page=386&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Would you like the opportunity to join an innovative and supportive Occupational Therapy service?

  We are seeking an experienced and passionate Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic team in Central Bedfordshire (Biggleswade and Ampthill). This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual who is enthusiastic about delivering high-quality occupational therapy and building strong community networks that empower individuals in their recovery journey.

  In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to service development, supported by the Head Occupational Therapist and Clinical Lead OTs within the Working Age Community Mental Health Services.

  We are looking for a dedicated professional with a strong occupational identity, who will work as part of a well-integrated multi-disciplinary team to deliver effective, evidence-based OT interventions.

  Full UK driving license and use of car is essential

  Main duties of the job

  You will:

  • Provide specialist OT assessments and interventions using theModel of Human Occupation (MOHO)framework.
  • Deliver a variety of individual and group-based interventions that promote recovery and improve quality of life.
  • Actively contribute to the development and delivery of innovative group programmes focused on occupational participation and community inclusion.

  About us

  Our values guide everything we do:

  • We Care

  • We Respect

  • We Are Inclusive

  We are looking for individuals who believe in these values those who bring compassion, respect, and inclusivity into every interaction with service users, carers, colleagues, and our wider partner organisations.

  We actively support continued professional development, with access to tailored training opportunities through the appraisal process.

  Details

  Date posted

  19 December 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

  363-BED7623395

  Job locations

  Biggleswade Hospital Spring House

  Potton Rd

  Biggleswade

  SG18 0EL

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • Manage your workload effectively, balancing individual interventions and group programs.
  • Work as an integral member of theCommunity Teamto ensure holistic care for service users.
  • Collaborate with other OTs and multi-disciplinary professionals to provide comprehensive care.
  • Support clients and their carers with a compassionate approach to mental health recovery.
  • Be supported through regularmanagerial and professional supervision, and
  • Participate inbimonthly OT CPD eventsand wider service development initiatives.

  If you are ready for the next step in your career and are passionate about delivering meaningful, recovery-focused occupational therapy, wed love to hear from you.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • Manage your workload effectively, balancing individual interventions and group programs.
  • Work as an integral member of theCommunity Teamto ensure holistic care for service users.
  • Collaborate with other OTs and multi-disciplinary professionals to provide comprehensive care.
  • Support clients and their carers with a compassionate approach to mental health recovery.
  • Be supported through regularmanagerial and professional supervision, and
  • Participate inbimonthly OT CPD eventsand wider service development initiatives.

  If you are ready for the next step in your career and are passionate about delivering meaningful, recovery-focused occupational therapy, wed love to hear from you.

  Person Specification

  Training

  Essential

  • Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
  • State HCPC Registration
  • Full UK driving license and use of car

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working in a mental health and/or community setting
  • Clinical reasoning skills to carry out OT assessments and interventions
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team

  Desirable

  • Experience of developing and running groups
  • Knowledge and experience of MOHO and/or specialist assessments
  • Experience of assessing for physical health needs/equipment

  Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to undertake clinical risk - assess, manage and reduce potential risks
  • Ability to initiate, plan, prioritise and coordinate a range of activities in relation to clinical work and the wider MDT team/service
  • ability to use IT to support with role
  • Good organisational and time management skills

  Desirable

  • Previous service development activities and role development
  • Awareness of current legislation in Mental Health Services.

  Person Specification

  Training

  Essential

  • Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
  • State HCPC Registration
  • Full UK driving license and use of car

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working in a mental health and/or community setting
  • Clinical reasoning skills to carry out OT assessments and interventions
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team

  Desirable

  • Experience of developing and running groups
  • Knowledge and experience of MOHO and/or specialist assessments
  • Experience of assessing for physical health needs/equipment

  Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to undertake clinical risk - assess, manage and reduce potential risks
  • Ability to initiate, plan, prioritise and coordinate a range of activities in relation to clinical work and the wider MDT team/service
  • ability to use IT to support with role
  • Good organisational and time management skills

  Desirable

  • Previous service development activities and role development
  • Awareness of current legislation in Mental Health Services.

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  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).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  East London NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Biggleswade Hospital Spring House

  Potton Rd

  Biggleswade

  SG18 0EL

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  East London NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Biggleswade Hospital Spring House

  Potton Rd

  Biggleswade

  SG18 0EL

  
  

  Employer's website

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

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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