Occupational TherapistClosing date: 28 July 2026
Job summaryWould you like to join our innovative and dynamic Occupational Therapy service? We're looking for a passionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our Working Age Community Mental Health Service. This exciting opportunity is based at Florence Ball House, Bedford. If you're ready to make a real difference and bring your expertise to a supportive and forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you - apply now!
CAR DRIVER IS ESSENTIALMain duties of the jobThis is a fantastic opportunity to work with individuals experiencing mental health difficulties, supporting them in their recovery journey. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will use your strong clinical assessment skills and specialist OT interventions to enhance the lives of people in the community. Your role will involve utilizing assessment and evaluation tools such as the
Model of Human Occupation as well as implementing group-based programs to promote well-being and self-management of mental health.
About usOur mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job responsibilities- Manage your workload effectively, balancing individual interventions and group programs.
- Work as an integral member of the Community Team to 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.
- Participate in professional supervision, CPD events, and service development.
What We Offer:- A supportive induction period to help you reach your full potential.
- Regular managerial and professional supervision to support your career development.
- Monthly CPD events and opportunities for quality improvement and professional development.
- A team that values staff well-being, with a focus on creating a positive and inclusive working environment.
Person SpecificationEducation/ Qualification/ Training- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- State Registration
- UK Driving license with access to a vehicle
Experience- Demonstrable experience highly related to the clinical field
- Experience of staff supervision
- Experience of CPD and role development activities
Knowledge and Skills- Applied social, health and medical sciences required for the practice of Occupational Therapy including psychology, anatomy, physiology and sociology
- The impact of mental health difficulties upon occupational functioning (self-care, productivity and leisure) and performance components (i.e. inter and intra personal, cognitive, physical)
- Clinical skills in order to carry out OT interventions (e.g. psychotherapeutic, interactive and activity based interventions, cognitive behavioural interventions, psychosocial and psycho-educational interventions)
- working application of risk assessment issues and its application to practice
Other- Capacity to undertake physical skills required, facilitating a wide range of activities both on a one-to-one and group basis, including using equipment as required.
- Mental and emotional effort required to undertake intense concentration required for clinical consultations and interventions on both a one-to-one and group basis
- Mental and emotional effort required to undertake intense concentration for holistic formulations; report writing etc. with frequent interruptions
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.UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. 
