Occupational Therapist- Band 6

Site Suffolk Rehabilitation and Recovery Service Town Ipswich Salary £39,959 - £48,117 gross per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 18/06/2026 23:59 Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience. Job overview Are you an OT working in a generic mental health role? Would you be interested in an opportunity to work in an OT specific role alongside a band 5 OT? Perhaps you are an OT looking for a new challenge? Suffolk Rehabilitation and Recovery Service is a small inpatient service that provides rehabilitation for people with complex psychosis. There is an opportunity to train in the VdT Model of Creative Ability because here at SRRS we recognise the value of this model and how it informs our work. As a 10 bedded unit you would have a small caseload. There is opportunity to work 1-1 and to run groups. If you like roles where you get to work alongside people in their recovery, this post offers the opportunity to work with people for around 6 months. The Suffolk community rehabilitation team is based in the same building and also uses the VdT MoCA to inform intervention so there is opportunity to work closely with other OTs onsite. We are looking for someone passionate about OT, someone who has a vision for what OT can offer in a mental health rehabilitation setting. Main duties of the job Assessment of Activities of Daily Living Leading implementation of VdT Model Of Creative Ability (training is available) Occupational Formulation Planning and carrying out interventions Contributing to care planning and risk assessment Oversee the process and implementation of service user meal preparation Group facilitation Promoting recovery approach within the wider MDT Support discharge planning, working with community teams Provide outreach visits where indicated as part of the discharge process Helping to oversee the ward timetable and also taking a lead in creating individual weekly planners based on level of functioning and goals Attending reviews and professional meetings Establishing and maintaining links with community services Supervision of band 5 OT Person specification Qualifications Diploma / Degree in OT Clinical supervisor qualification or willingness to work towards Experience Post registration experience in mental health Documentary evidence of continuing professional development Experience of MDT working Supervising students / staff Knowledge Knowledge of mental health and best practice in OT Reflective practice Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post may be 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. As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification). We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying. Additional information: You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Equal Opportunities: Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. Contact Name: Joe Spurling Job title: Clinical Team Leader Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Telephone: 01473 322276 Additional Contact: Taylor Smith Clinical Team Leader Suffolk Community Rehabilitation Team View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr