Band 6 Occupational Therapist
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 March 2026 |
| Location: | Retford, DN22 8EU |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9270-26-0134 |
Summary
You will be a core member of a multidisciplinary team comprising psychologist, creative therapist, psychological practitioner, prison officers, and wider criminal justice partners and will contribute to specialist occupational insights to case discussions, risk formulations, treatment planning, and service user reviews. Participation in MDT risk assessments is central to the role, ensuring that all therapeutic activity is delivered safely and that therapeutic risktaking is appropriately planned and agreed. You will promote a positive and professional profile of occupational therapy within the OPD service, advocating for the role of occupation in trauma recovery, identity development, and behaviour change. Working within a secure setting, you must demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and excellent judgement, balancing therapeutic engagement with clear professional boundaries and adherence to safeguarding, security, and risk management requirements. For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.