Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 14 January 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Inpatient Acute Adults Mental Health Service for a band 5 Occupational Therapists within Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - Dudley locality based at Bushey Fields Hospital.

We are however, committed to supporting staff development and therefore cross site working may be supported.

Main duties of the job

They will implement evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist interventions in addition to participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy Services.

Participate in therapy hub group program utilizing a range of psychoeducational interventions, such as anxiety management, distress tolerance and recovery focused groups that will feed into recovery focused care planning.

The post holder will have responsibility for a caseload of clients including those with complex needs and will need to provide Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment interventions to adults/older adults within a hospital setting.

About us

We are an energetic, creative and hardworking team. We regularly come together across the 4 localities exploring ways we can ensure a quality service as well as enabling shared learning. We work alongside Nurses, Clinical Psychologists, Support Workers and other partners, both internal and external. As a Trust we are committed to increasing the quality and range of services we provide which are safe and supportive to services users, their carers and relatives.

The candidate will need to be flexible in service provision/cross site cover on different wards when required and support the team pan trust. We are as a trust moving towards a 7 day working.

What we can offer you

Preceptorship Programme.

Regular Management Supervision, Clinical Supervision and Peer Support Sessions.

Regular Reflective Practice/journal club.

Opportunities to explore external training in relation to desired interests with a commitment to enhancing your professional development.

Commitment to support in the development of your clinical skills including knowledge/skills within mental health specific interventions and group work.

Other work related development opportunities.

Details

Date posted

07 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

285-0898-MH

Job locations

Bushey Fields Hospital

Bushey Fields Road

Dudley

DY1 2LZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will have responsibility for a caseload of clients including those with complex needs and will need to provide Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment interventions to adults within a hospital setting. Utilising the Model of Human Occupation.

They will implement evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist interventions in addition to participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy Services.

Participate in therapy hub group program utilizing a range of psychoeducational interventions, such as anxiety management, distress tolerance and recovery focused groups that will feed into recovery focused care planning.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate robust OT clinical skills and knowledge of working mental health settings.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will have responsibility for a caseload of clients including those with complex needs and will need to provide Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment interventions to adults within a hospital setting. Utilising the Model of Human Occupation.

They will implement evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist interventions in addition to participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy Services.

Participate in therapy hub group program utilizing a range of psychoeducational interventions, such as anxiety management, distress tolerance and recovery focused groups that will feed into recovery focused care planning.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate robust OT clinical skills and knowledge of working mental health settings.

Person Specification

essential

Essential

  • BSc degree in Occupational Therapy
  • HCPC registration

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working with mental health setting
  • group work skills
  • Understanding and application of the model of human occupation
Person Specification

essential

Essential

  • BSc degree in Occupational Therapy
  • HCPC registration

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working with mental health setting
  • group work skills
  • Understanding and application of the model of human occupation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bushey Fields Hospital

Bushey Fields Road

Dudley

DY1 2LZ


Employer's website

https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bushey Fields Hospital

Bushey Fields Road

Dudley

DY1 2LZ


Employer's website

https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

AHP Team Lead

Rachael Gardner

rachael.gardner3@nhs.net

01384324602

Details

Date posted

07 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

285-0898-MH

Job locations

Bushey Fields Hospital

Bushey Fields Road

Dudley

DY1 2LZ


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