Specialist Occupational Therapist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£39,959 - £48,117
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Ripon, HG4 1HZ
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	20 Aug 2026
Closing date:	6 Sept 2026

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Summary

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. The post holder will provide evidence-based assessment and interventions as part of the Occupational Therapy and Early Intervention in Psychosis pathways and offer input to individuals, their families and carers in the community. All team members must be committed to providing the best possible care for the people we work with and their families/carers. The ability to engage and communicate with adults as well as their family/carers and system around them is essential. Clinical/Professional supervision is provided by the Adult Mental Health Lead OT Urgent and Specialist Services for North Yorkshire and York. The postholder will attend the OT Learning and Governance Networks to ensure fidelity to core Occupational Therapy delivery, enhance CPD and contribute to the wider OT service developments. You must be able to demonstrate experience of delivery of Occupational Therapy, keenness to continually develop themselves and others, and a particular interest in this field of OT. We will support use of transferrable skills from a range of clinical settings. There are varied opportunities for training and development, with CPD needs being identified and monitored through appraisal. Please note that shortlisted candidates will be expected to provide a presentation at interview, title to be confirmed. This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

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