We are excited to recruit an enthusiastic Band 5 Occupational Therapist

To join our 16-bed Higher Dependency Rehabilitation Unit (HDRU) in Doncaster, providing specialist mental health rehabilitation for adults from Rotherham, Doncaster, and North Lincolnshire.

The HDRU supports adults with complex mental health needs who require intensive rehabilitation within a structured, therapeutic environment. Patients typically remain on the unit for up to 12 months, working with the multidisciplinary team to develop the skills and confidence needed to progress to less restrictive settings and successful community living.

Occupational Therapy plays a central role in the rehabilitation pathway, delivering recovery-focused, person-centred interventions through meaningful occupation. Group-based interventions are a key part of the role, and you will be expected to plan and deliver a varied programme of occupation-focused groups alongside individual interventions.

You will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team including Nursing, Psychology, Psychiatry, and AHP colleagues, embracing our "One Team" approach to delivering high-quality care.

This post offers excellent opportunities for supervision, professional development, and service improvement within a supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive Occupational Therapy Assessments using the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) and other evidence-based assessment tools.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate person-centred intervention plans that promote recovery, independence, and meaningful occupational engagement.
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate a structured programme of occupation-based group interventions, using meaningful activities to promote recovery, skill development, social participation, and independence.
• Support patients to establish healthy routines, develop life skills, and build confidence in preparation for discharge to less restrictive environments.
• Assist in the supervision of support staff and students and contribute to the development of a range of inpatient-based therapeutic activities in partnership with service users, carers, and staff.
• Develop links with statutory and voluntary sector community resources and ensure that ongoing occupational needs are addressed as part of a safe and effective discharge and the occupational therapy pathway process.
• The service is new and will be in Doncaster. High Dependency Rehabilitation Inpatient Unit staff may also be required to work in a variety of other settings dependent on patient needs, e.g., patients’ own homes, community settings.