Mental Health Occupational Therapist

About the role

Come and join Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, where we offer a wide variety of challenging and rewarding roles within a supportive, innovative and dynamic work environment!

We are looking for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist with an interest in mental health to join our friendly inpatient Occupational Therapy Team at the Bradgate Mental Health Unit, working within our acute wards. You will work closely with an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide a range of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions. This post is open to newly qualified Occupational Therapists;

we will provide guidance and support to build your practical knowledge and skills in MOHO‑based assessments.

Deliver high quality treatment programmes to support recovery of working‑age males detained under both criminal and civil sections of the Mental Health Act, who experience enduring mental health problems, acute mental illness, and behavioural expression of distress. Demonstrate leadership by delegating tasks to the Occupational Therapy Assistant and other team members, building and enhancing their skills and confidence.

Full induction to the site and service. Protected time for regular supervision from a senior Occupational Therapist, monthly peer supervision, and well‑established in‑service training. A car driver is not essential for this post.

If you would like further information or would like to arrange a visit, please call 0116 2252 669 to speak with Katie Crowfoot or Sarah Berrington.

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community, actively implementing equal opportunities in employment and service delivery. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

• This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.
• Applicants must have permission to work in the UK. DBS disclosure costs will be deducted from salary.