Specialist Occupational TherapistNHS
Job summary
We are looking for a flexible and confident Occupational Therapist to join our fast-paced, forward-thinking service. You will work directly with, and indirectly support, individuals with complex emotional needs. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working within a psychological formulation and working flexibly in a patient-centred way to meet identified objectives. This opportunity is open to both fixed-term and secondment applicants.
You will be skilled in balancing therapeutic risk taking with robust risk management, and you will support others within the wider MDT to incorporate OT-based practices within their work.
The service often supports individuals who may be diagnosable with a 'personality disorder', as well as those with neurodivergent diagnoses or no formal diagnosis.
You will work within a broader multi-disciplinary team passionate about working with this client group, comprising those with backgrounds in psychology, nursing, social work, and lived experience.
We are a supportive, compassionate and inclusive team, scoring above the Trust average in all areas of the 2025 National Staff Survey.
"For secondment opportunities, applicants must obtain approval from their substantive line manager prior to applying and evidence of this approval must be provided as part of the application process."
"This role may be eligible for recruitment incentives. Please liaise with the recruiting manager for further details."
Main duties of the job
To provide OT assessment, formulation and intervention for individuals with complex emotional needs, often presenting with high risks to self and/or others.
To effectively liaise with the wider system around specific clients and the client group, to strengthen the support provided by others (e.g. supported living providers, inpatient services)
To utilise clinical supervision to reflect on your work and relationships with clients, integrating knowledge derived from this into the work.
Undertaking complex assessments and formulations which incorporate relevant risks, and balancing intervening and risk management alongside therapeutic risk taking.
Job description
For more information, please see the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy
About us
We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.
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