Job summary
The Doncaster Older Adult mental health ward Windermere Lodge are looking to recruit a Band 6 Occupational Therapist who has experience of working within the specialism of mental health.

The ward is a 20 bedded mixed ward providing inpatient care to patients who are aged 65+ with both organic and functional mental illness. The role plays an integral part in ensuring that the whole multi-disciplinary team works to support patients to engage in meaningful occupations which promote good mental and physical health, assist recovery and help patients achieve their personal goals - such as being able to manage daily living skills, engage in vocational, leisure and educational opportunities and participate in community activities.

Main duties of the job

• To carry out assessments and interventions, utilising the OT process, from initial assessment to discharge planning and evaluation.
• Communicate complex, sensitive, distressing and contentious information effectively and compassionately with service users, carers, and staff in the multi-disciplinary team and other agencies.
• To establish links with community mental health team occupational therapists and colleagues to ensure service users' ongoing occupational needs are addressed along with support to access to resources in the wider community as part of a safe effective discharge.

About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Details
Date posted: 29 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 376-DCGM-0344-A

Essential qualifications

• Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with Health and Care Professions Council.
• Practice Placement Educator Qualification
• Willingness to undertake post-graduate study relevant to service area

Essential experience

• Post registration experience in mental health services.
• Supervisory responsibility for staff.
• Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience of a range of mental health settings and varied aspects of practice

Desirable experience

• Experience of research, service evaluation and audit procedures.

Essential knowledge

• Specialist knowledge and application of occupational therapy assessments and interventions relevant to client group
• Understanding of occupational therapy outcome measures.
• Detailed knowledge of mental health legislation and current practice.
• Knowledge of principles of recovery, trauma informed practice and person centred approaches to care.
• Applied knowledge of mental health legislation including CPA and risk assessment and management.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
• Detailed knowledge of clinical governance and its application.
• Ability to analyse and draw conclusions about professional and ethical issues.

Essential skills

• Extensive demonstrable clinical experience including individual and group work.
• Good communication skills - written and verbal.
• Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information.
• Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
• Ability to build effective multidisciplinary/agency working relationships.
• Problem solving abilities.
• Supervisory/appraisal skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.

Desirable skills

• Presentation skills.
• Education, training and facilitation skills

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.

For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Specialist OT, Jennie Watson, jennie.watson4@nhs.net, 03000212006

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