Job summary
Are you an OT working in a generic mental health role? Would you be interested in an opportunity to work in an OT specific role alongside a band 5 OT? Perhaps you are an OT looking for a new challenge? Suffolk Rehabilitation and Recovery Service is a small inpatient service that provides rehabilitation for people with complex psychosis. There is opportunity to train in the VdT Model of Creative Ability because here at SRRS we recognise the value of this model and how it informs our work.

As a 10 bedded unit you would have a small caseload. There is opportunity to work 1-1 and to run groups. If you like roles where you get to work alongside people in their recovery, this post offers the opportunity to work with people for around 6 months.

The Suffolk community rehabilitation team is based in the same building and also uses the VdT MoCA to inform intervention so there is opportunity to work closely with other OTs onsite.

We are looking for someone passionate about OT. Someone who has a vision for what OT can offer in a mental health rehabilitation setting.

Main duties of the job
As Occupational Therapist you will be responsible for:

• Assessment of Activities of Daily Living
• Leading implementation of VdT Model Of Creative Ability (training is available)
• Report writing
• Occupational Formulation
• Planning and carrying out interventions
• Contributing to care planning and risk assessment
• Oversee the process and implementation of service user meal preparation
• Group facilitation
• Promoting recovery approach within the wider MDT
• Support discharge planning, working with community teams
• Provide outreach visits where indicated as part of the discharge process
• Helping to oversee the ward timetable and also taking a lead in creating individual weekly planners based on level of functioning and goals.
• Attending reviews and professionals meetings
• Establishing and maintaining links with community services
• Supervision of band 5 OT

About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

Details
Date posted 11 September 2026
Pay scheme Agenda for change
Band Band 6
Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year gross per annum
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number 246-ESU7725207-D
Job locations Suffolk Rehabilitation and Recovery Service, 15 Ribbans Park Road, Ipswich, IP3 8XL, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the generic job description attached. This is an inpatient rehabilitation role, and will require supervision and development of a band 5 OT.

**Previous Applicants Need Not Apply**

**This vacancy offers £3,000 Welcome bonus**

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• BSc/MSc or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Registered with the HCPC

Desirable

• Relevant post graduate training courses

Experience
Essential

• Post registration experience in mental health.
• Ability to work both independently and under supervision
• Experience of MDT working

Desirable

• Supervising students / staff
• Previous line management experience

Knowledge
Essential

• Specialist knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy Assessments and interventions relevant to this client group
• Demonstrate reflective practice

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 Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address Suffolk Rehabilitation and Recovery Service, 15 Ribbans Park Road, Ipswich, IP3 8XL, United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Team Leader
Joe Spurling
joe.spurling@nsft.nhs.uk
01473322276

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.
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).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).