• Job Description

  Req#: C9453-25-0191?language=en&page=161&sort=publicationDateDesc

  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 Occupational Therapist looking for a new and exciting challenge to develop your skills within an inpatient older peoples mental health care setting? A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a for Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our well-established team at Lynfield Mount Hospital.

  The opportunity is based on the Dementia Assessment Unit working with older adult with complex needs.

  Main duties of the job

  As a senior occupational therapist, you will complete comprehensive assessments of functional ability, deliver individualised treatment plans and support recovery and transition from hospital to home or cares setting. You will work collaboratively with the wider MDT both on the ward and in the community. In addition you will be responsible for the support and development of the occupational therapy and activity team at the unit.

  We are seeking an innovative practitioner, able to drive service development, manage a complex caseload, and support the leadership within the occupational therapy and activity team on the Dementia Assessment Unit.

  Closing Date: 1st June 2025

  Shortlisting Date: W/C 2nd June 2025

  Interview Date: 10th June 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.

  Details

  Date posted

  19 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  10 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  453-25-7106321

  Job locations

  Lynfield Mount Hospital

  Heights Lane

  Bradford

  BD9 6DP

  
  

  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

  Essential

  • Occupational Therapist registration HCPC
  • Degree in Occupational Therapy

  Desirable

  • Practice education training/qualification (i.e. APPLE)

  Experience

  Essential

  • Clinical experience with older adults including experience of risk assessment, assessing patients and creating/implementing and evaluating care plans
  • Experience of supervising and delegation to staff
  • Experience of providing teaching and education to staff.

  Knowledge

  Desirable

  • Post grad training e.g. motivational interviewing, counselling, solution focussed therapy, dementia awareness, dementia care mapping, AMPS, sensory integration, intensive interaction

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Occupational Therapist registration HCPC
  • Degree in Occupational Therapy

  Desirable

  • Practice education training/qualification (i.e. APPLE)

  Experience

  Essential

  • Clinical experience with older adults including experience of risk assessment, assessing patients and creating/implementing and evaluating care plans
  • Experience of supervising and delegation to staff
  • Experience of providing teaching and education to staff.

  Knowledge

  Desirable

  • Post grad training e.g. motivational interviewing, counselling, solution focussed therapy, dementia awareness, dementia care mapping, AMPS, sensory integration, intensive interaction

  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

  Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Lynfield Mount Hospital

  Heights Lane

  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

  Lynfield Mount Hospital

  Heights Lane

  Bradford

  BD9 6DP

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (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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