Job summary
Are you an Occupational Therapist looking for a new challenge within an innovative, one-of-a-kind mental health service? Would you like to build on an exciting quality improvement project aimed at improving the transition from inpatient admission back into the community?

If so, we may have just the role you're looking for.

The Wolds is a 16-bedded, mixed-gender Mental Health Reablement Ward located within our purpose-built rehabilitation unit, Discovery House, in Lincoln. We are seeking to appoint a full-time Occupational Therapist to join our team.

Alongside the main duties of the ward Occupational Therapist role, outlined below, you will have the opportunity to support the implementation of a new community access transitional programme. This programme is designed to provide clear guidance on the increasing levels of responsibility required as individuals work towards discharge.

Main duties of the job
As a valued team member, you will work with service users, carers and the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to promote patients' independence and wellbeing. Occupational performance and participation will be central to your practice, and you will be supported to develop skills that help service users achieve and maintain meaningful roles and routines.

We are looking for someone who:

• Demonstrates a sound understanding of the effects of mental illness, alongside an empathetic approach to meeting the individual needs of patients.
• Is keen to demonstrate the distinctive contribution and added value that Occupational Therapists bring to the multidisciplinary team
• Has experience of delivering groups and providing advice on lifestyle changes, or a willingness to develop skills in this area.
• Has a desire to be involved in patient co-production projects and to empower those they work with.
• Has excellent communication skills, which are essential for this role.
• Demonstrates an understanding of risk assessment and outcome measurement.

In return, we can offer you

• Support from an established team that is forward-thinking in its approach.
• Regular expert clinical and managerial supervision from a Band 6 or Band 7 Occupational Therapist.
• Peer support from fellow Band 5 Occupational Therapists across the inpatient division.
• Opportunities to undertake further learning and development in a range of areas, including Sensory Intervention and the See, Think, Act framework.

About us
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,900 staff, and serving a population of over 768,400, our people lie at the heart of everything we do.

You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of 'outstanding' for well-led and 'good' overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We're really proud of this!

We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff.

Whether you're taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire has a range of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that's friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life. Visit beinlincolnshire.com to find out more.

Details
Date posted: 03 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 274-12299-AI

Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post.

When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include:

• Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy
• Competitive annual leave allowance
• Car leasing scheme
• NHS pension scheme
• Free eye tests
• Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Occupational Therapist Qualification
• Registered with HCPC

Desirable

• Additional knowledge and or training in MOHO model
• APPLE accreditation

Experience
Essential

• Knowledge and/or experience of working with adults with mental health needs or experience of working with adults with complex needs or adults with mental health needs and skills that are transferable

Desirable

• Experience of working with people with acute mental health needs
• Experience of working in an inpatient setting
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Skills & Competences
Essential

• Some knowledge of national agenda for mental health.
• Good clinical reasoning skills.
• Skills in occupational therapy assessment and treatment
• Knowledge of clinical/risk assessment and understanding of Information Governance principles.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collectively.
• Highly motivated & able to engage with patients & carers to improve outcomes
• Understanding of the therapeutic relationship and boundaries

Special Requirements
Essential

• Willingness to travel to different locations to undertake role effectively

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: Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Discovery House, Long Leys Road, Lincoln, LN1 1FS, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.lpft.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Ward Manager Ilarna Keal, i.keal@nhs.net, 01522597970

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