Occupational Therapist - Band 6

Job description

Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Women’s Mental Health

We’re recruiting a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join a specialist women’s mental health service supporting individuals with complex needs across secure and open rehabilitation settings.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly collaborative multidisciplinary team, delivering recovery‑focused, occupation‑led interventions that support service users to build independence and meaningful life skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and develop person‑centred care plans
• Deliver individual and group‑based therapeutic interventions
• Promote occupational engagement and recovery within the ward environment
• Work closely with MDT colleagues to manage risk and support positive outcomes
• Actively involve service users in their treatment planning and care journey
• Maintain high standards of clinical governance, documentation, and audit

Requirements

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Minimum 2 years’ post‑qualification experience in mental health
• Confident working both autonomously and as part of an MDT
• Strong commitment to recovery‑focused, person‑centred care

What’s on Offer

• Excellent training and CPD opportunities
• Clear career progression pathways
• Supportive clinical leadership
• Pension scheme and staff benefits (including Blue Light Card eligibility)

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leeds

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-05-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English