Occupational Therapist (Band 5)


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£32,883 to £35,465 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bradford, BD4 6AD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	27 Aug 2026
Closing date:	26 Sept 2026

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Summary

Occupational Therapy Directorate: Under the leadership of our occupational therapy directors we support over 185 Occupational Therapists. Working together as a large team we provide support to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part of specialist interest groups & become involved in service development. Every service line has a clinical lead occupational therapist to lead and develop evidence based practice and agreed occupational therapy pathway. We ensure our occupational therapists have a voice through participating in service model development, utilising the expertise and support of our clinical lead occupational therapists. Occupational Therapy Preceptorship & Induction: We offer a 12 month Occupational Therapy Preceptorship for all newly qualified Occupational Therapists to support and consolidate core Occupational Therapy skills. We also offer a sensory integration preceptorship for those with an interest in sensory integration. All new starters will complete an induction which incorporates service line Occupational Therapy processes as inho use orientation. Five Reasons to Apply Today Join a service where occupational therapy is central to recovery, risk reduction and progression. Receive regular clinical supervision and protected professional development time. Access a structured preceptorship programme if you are newly qualified. Develop specialist skills and experience within womens low secure mental health services. Become part of a large and supportive national Occupational Therapy Directorate with clear opportunities for continued career development. Cygnet Health Care Benefits Free parking. Free meals for staff while on duty. Relocation package, where eligible. Group pension plan. NHS discounts and access to the Blue Light Card scheme. Wellbeing resources, including physical, financial and mental health support. Dedicated CPD time and access to specialist training. Opportunities for ongoing professional and career development. Apply Now: Apply now to develop your occupational therapy career while making a meaningful difference to womens recovery and future independence. If you would like to discuss the role or arrange an informal visit to the service, please contact our Specialist Recruitment Consultant, Katie Dixon, at katiedixon@cygnethealth.co.uk Requirements: Applicants must: Hold a degree or postgraduate qualification in Occupational Therapy. Be registered, or eligible for registration, with the Health and Care Professions Council. De monstrate an understanding of person-centred and evidence-based occupational therapy practice. Be able to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory employment reference checks. Recruitment agencies, please note: Speculative candidate details should not be sent directly to clinical staff. These must be submitted through our internal recruitment team. Candidates introduced directly to members of the clinical team may be considered to have been submitted without agency ownership. What next? If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply

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