Band 6 Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 31 July 2026

Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, driven and rehabilitation focused Band 6 Occupational Therapist looking to further develop their career in working in the neuropsychiatric specialism.

At St Peters Hospital we pride ourselves on our approach to people with the most complex needs. The service offers a structured assessment process for people with complex neurological conditions, often complicated by behaviours that challenge, to support long term care and treatment planning.

Main duties of the job
The service focuses on interdisciplinary formulation of needs and the development of interventions aimed at improving quality of life and using least restrictive approaches with people who may have struggled in community or secondary care placements. To do this, we need the skills of a diverse MDT. Our therapies teams are at the centre of this approach, working alongside colleagues from nursing, psychiatry and clinical neuropsychology to deliver the best standard of care. Alongside the traditional MDT, we have dedicated activities coordinator role, who supports the planning and integration of the hospitals programme of therapeutic support.

About us
St Peters Hospital is a 51-bedded hospital based in Newport, providing services commissioned by NHS Wales and England. It caters for people with organic conditions, including the dementias, Huntingtons disease, alcohol-related brain damage, and acquired brain injury. The people we support and treat often present with behavioural and psychological symptoms, including behaviours that challenge and may have had a history of involvement with the criminal justice system and / or forensic mental health system.

Iris Care Group places a strong emphasis and value on our therapies services and will invest in your ongoing development. You will be part of a large clinical services team across our group, with access to support from multidisciplinary colleagues across all the allied health professions. Research and networking interests are supported and encouraged. We have good links with local clinical training courses and academic centres: the postholder will be encouraged to supervise trainee occupational therapists on placement via our existing links with the Health Education and Improvement Wales commissioned OT training course at Cardiff University.

Employing over 1,600 people, Iris Care Group is the largest independent health and social care provider across the Southwest of England and South Wales. We provide innovative, effective, and forward-thinking care for adults with specialist mental healthcare needs.

Details
Date posted: 08 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £40,559 to £48,841 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: E0148-26-0020
Job locations: St Peters Hospital, Chepstow Road, Newport, Newport, NP18 2AA, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
St Peters Hospital specialises in supporting individuals with degenerative, neuropsychiatric conditions, complex neurological disorders and acquired brain injury. As a Senior, autonomous clinician, you will contribute to providing a professional, safe and effective Occupational Therapy service within the hospital setting of St Peters Hospital. This will involve managing a complex, specialised caseload, using evidence based/patient centred principles to assess health and wellbeing needs and physiological functioning, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registered to practice by HCPC.
• Significant post registration experience of working with specified patient group i.e. older person neurological, dementia, Huntingtons, mental health (mood, personalist and psychotic disorders)

Desirable

• Experience in deputising for lead
• Experience in profiling beds
• Membership of Professional Body (RCOT)
• Full, clean driving Licence

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Iris Care Group
Address: St Peters Hospital, Chepstow Road, Newport, Newport, NP18 2AA, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.iriscaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Ceri Ashdown, ceri.ashdown@iriscaregroup.co.uk, 02920394410