Occupational Therapist- Band 6 *3K Welcome Bonus*
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 11/09/2026
- Closes
- 24/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for an Occupational Therapist within the Suffolk Rehabilitation and Recovery Service, a 10-bedded inpatient unit for people with complex psychosis. You will work alongside a Band 5 OT, focusing on rehabilitation and recovery, including 1-1 sessions and group facilitation. The service uses the VdT Model of Creative Ability, with training provided. This post offers the opportunity to work with individuals for extended periods, supporting their journey to recovery.
Essential criteria
- BSc/MSc or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with the HCPC
Desirable criteria
- Relevant post graduate training courses
- Post registration experience in mental health.
- Ability to work both independently and under supervision
- Experience of MDT working
- Supervising students / staff
- Previous line management experience
- Specialist knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy Assessments and interventions relevant to this client group
- Demonstrate reflective practice
- BSc/MSc or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with the HCPC
- Relevant post graduate training courses
- Post registration experience in mental health.
- Ability to work both independently and under supervision
- Experience of MDT working
- Supervising students / staff
- Previous line management experience
- Specialist knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy Assessments and interventions relevant to this client group
- Demonstrate reflective practice
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 13d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Occupational Therapist- Band 6 *3K Welcome Bonus*
The closing date is 24 September 2026
Job summary
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 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
As Occupational Therapist you will be responsible for:
Assessment of Activities of Daily Living
Leading implementation of VdT Model Of Creative
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