Community Occupational Therapist - Band 5 to Development

Community Occupational Therapist - Band 5 to 6 Development role

Go back South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

The closing date is 12 February 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for any OTs looking for a Band 5/6 developmental post in the community and looking for 30 hours a week (4 days). The progression from a Band5 to a Band6 will be completed in line with the appraisal process. We would also encourage applicants who are already practising at Band 6.

The South Kirklees Enhanced Pathway team is a community mental health team operating in Huddersfield, as an Occupational Therapist you will be crucial to the MDT way of working and pivotal in delivering high quality care.

We have adopted the Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) model of care for service users who are presenting with increased risk and require a more intensive level of support. This feature allows care coordinators to involve the wider MDT in assessing and formulating daily risk management plans.

As the team OT you will be responsible for conducting OT assessments and interventions with our community service users and working within the OT network that is well established across the Enhanced Pathway.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated qualified OT practitioner who can work in a flexible, innovative and creative way. The role will primarily be based in Folly Hall Mills and we operate Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm, we are keen to support a good work and home life balance so flexible working is available.

Due to the large geographical area that we cover, being a car driver is essential, mileage is available to claim via e‑Expenses.

A key element of the role will be care coordination and leadership. Demonstrating skills, knowledge and experience to support colleagues with day to day caseload management, duty worker role, clinical issues and supporting colleagues/teams in prioritisation with clinical acuity.

Undertake initial and risk assessments, formulate and review care plans of service users which promote engagement, stability, recovery and risk management.

Manage a varied caseload.

Function as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Work with service users with both short term interventions and severe and enduring mental health needs to promote health and wellbeing.

Document care delivery to a high standard in line with professional standards, local and national guidance.

Recognise situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the service user and initiate action that may be required.

Management of enquiries and direct referrals from other services such as SPA.

At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up‑to‑date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high‑quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non‑clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means we’re accountable to our members, who can have a say in how we’re run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable…