Occupational Therapists (Band 6 & Band 7) – Women’s Mental Health

Leeds | Full-time, Permanent | Competitive NHS Banding (DOE)

We’re supporting a specialist provider in Leeds to recruit Band 6 and Band 7 Occupational Therapists to join a women’s mental health service, working across secure and open rehabilitation settings.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a highly collaborative multidisciplinary team, delivering recovery-focused, occupation-led interventions that empower individuals to build independence and meaningful life skills.

Whether you’re looking to step into a Band 6 developmental role or take on a Band 7 leadership position, there is strong clinical support and genuine opportunity to grow.

The Role

As an Occupational Therapist, you will:

• Complete comprehensive assessments and develop person-centred care plans
• Deliver individual and group-based therapeutic interventions
• Promote occupational engagement and recovery within the ward environment
• Work closely with the MDT to manage risk and achieve positive outcomes
• Maintain high standards of clinical governance, documentation, and audit

Band 7 applicants will also:

• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to OT colleagues
• Lead on service development, audits, and evidence-based practice
• Embed occupation-focused practice across the service

About You

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Strong commitment to recovery-focused, person-centred care
• Ability to work both independently and within an MDT

Band 7 applicants should also demonstrate experience in leadership, supervision, and service development.

What’s on Offer

• Excellent training and CPD opportunities
• Clear career progression pathways
• Supportive and experienced clinical leadership team
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Blue Light Card eligibility and pension scheme

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Interested?

If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference within women’s mental health and want to be part of a service that values innovation, collaboration, and recovery, we’d love to hear from you.