Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Undergraduate experience in mental health
• Experience in /knowledge of using a range of standardised OT assessments.

Desirable

• Experience of working with eating disorders

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Experience in /knowledge of using a range of standardised OT assessments.
• Individual and group work skills
• Flexible in approach in the running/activities of the unit/ward (within the clients/patients abilities).
• Ability to work in a team setting i.e., collaborating/facilitating/directing, and understanding diversity.
• Flexible in approach in the running/activities of the unit/ward (within the clients/patients abilities).
• Good communication skills within various networks of disciplines.

Desirable

• Research and development at the undergraduate level.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Health Professionals Council (HPC) registered Occupational Therapist.* *or eligible for/awaiting registration

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD and self-directed learning

Other

Essential

• Willingness to work adjusted hours relative to the needs of the patient group (e.g. earlier starts/later finishes to optimise group delivery and working 1 weekend a month)

Desirable

• Membership of BAOT and Specialist Sections.

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).

Closing Date: 25 March 2026