Job summary
We are looking for a passionate and motivated person to work as part of the Occupational Therapy team across our adult acute wards. This exciting post is for a part time position (30 hours).

Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a member of the Occupational Therapy Team and the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team to provide a high standard of service to individuals and groups of service users both on and off the ward environment.

The therapy team provide personalised care and treatment plans alongside meaningful therapeutic activity to service users on the ward.

Excellent communication skills, initiative, energy and an interest in the therapeutic use of activity are essential. Experience of this type of work is desirable but aptitude and motivation are equally considered to be essential qualities in providing the high standards of service this post demands.

Access to supervision and training is offered to all team members and a supportive working environment with an emphasis on good team working skills is strongly encouraged.

About us
We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.

What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.

It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of

If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.

We are all very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.

Details
Date posted: 20 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 457-26-8298146-A
Job locations: Michael Carlisle Centre, 75 Osborne Road, Sheffield, S11 9BF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist the post holder will use personal and creative skills to assist in the provision of a flexible, person centred programmes of therapeutic activities for individuals/groups of service users who have mental health problems
• To support registered Occupational therapist with carrying out assessment and interventions with service users
• To undertake any other duties that may be allocated by an Occupational Therapist within the general scope of the post and appropriate to the grade.
• To maintain and develop relevant skills in line with Trust policy in order to provide a responsive high quality service to users.
• It is the responsibility of all Trust employees to ensure that all duties are carried out in accordance with best practice risk management.

All employees are expected to observe the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy in their behaviour to clients, patients, the public and colleagues.

Person Specification
Ability to work as part of a team
Essential

• Demonstrates experience of positive team working

Experience or understanding of working with people with mental health issues
Essential

• Demonstrates understanding of the needs of inpatient service users

Interest in Occupational Therapy or use of Activity
Essential

• Understanding of the job role and the working environment

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Michael Carlisle Centre, 75 Osborne Road, Sheffield, S11 9BF, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.sheffieldpartnership.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist, Josie Bunyan, josie.bunyan@shsc.nhs.uk, 01142261629

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