Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Bristol

Job summary

We are looking to recruit x2 full time Occupational Therapists into the Specialised PD Probation Service at AWP. 1 will be based in Bristol with some work into Gloucester, and one will be based in North Somerset with some work into Bristol.

Specialised PD, otherwise known as OPD, is a large, community based, multidisciplinary team that has developed innovative approaches to working with high-risk offenders with Personality Disorders. These service users are seen by the National Probation Service in Avon, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire and OPD covers the caseload within these areas.

As a service we cover Probation Offices based in Bristol, Bath, North Somerset, Swindon, Chippenham, Salisbury, Gloucester, and Cheltenham. In addition, we cover 3 Male and 1 Female Approved Premises in Bristol, and 1 Male Approved Premises in Gloucester.

It is highly desired that candidates live within reasonable travelling distance from North Somerset and Bristol. Much of the work we do is in person with service users and the team.

We support a hybrid working model where we encourage staff to work from home 40% of the working week, and in an office space for 60% of their working week. Each staff member has an allocated geographical area with a central office in that area. Though this post is based primarily in either Bristol or North Somerset there will be occasional travel to other areas covered by OPD, or for training, conferences, or external meetings.

Main duties of the job

To support the delivery of community OPD by undertaking case triage and identification, case reviews, case consultations, developing formulations, designing and delivering training, providing advice and consultation to other professionals, and contributing to research within the team.

The post will also involve direct work with service users residing in the community, including providing psychological assessments, running groups, and delivering psychological interventions.

In addition, the post holder will be required to regularly assist with clinically related administration, conduct audits, process orders, collect statistics, and contribute to the development of audit and/or research projects.

The post holder is expected to work independently according to a plan agreed with the professionally registered clinical and operational lead for the area/service, and within the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures.

For professionally unregistered staff, all work will be carried out under the supervision of professionally registered clinicians. Clinical supervision and line management are in place to support all clinical staff.

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

About us

We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust): a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.

We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.

Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.

AWP is committed to support and create a positive research and evidence-based environment and culture, which can have a beneficial impact on everyone who works for the organisation and the care we provide to those who use our services.

At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.

Details

Date posted

12 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

342-SS159-1125

Job locations

Bristol Probation Office - Court Building

Marlborough Street

Bristol

BS1 3NU