Job summary
- Main area
- Occupational Therapist
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 24.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 186-040-26-GH
- Employer
- Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- City East Local Mental Health Team
- Town
- Nottingham
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/01/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Occupational Therapist
NHS AfC: Band 6
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity to join a Community Mental Health Team has arisen. The successful applicant will work as part of a busy Local Mental Health Team serving the population east of the city and based on Porchester Road. Working alongside an established multidisciplinary team with another Band 6 Occupational Therapists and OT Assistants you will be working to assess and enable individuals occupational functioning for those who are experiencing complex mental health issues to help them live their best life.
Main duties of the job
To effectively plan and implement a high-quality Occupational Therapy service with patients referred to the Local Mental Health Team. The post holder will ensure each patient is assessed in relation to their occupational functioning and will work with the individual to identify goals in relation to maximise independence in their daily living and occupational performance. Working as part of the multidisciplinary team to use their clinical expertise to participate in the preparation, implementation, and review of plans to aid recovery.
Working for our organisation
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This role requires the individual to assess service users needs, identify effective OT plans and implement them. In order to do this the post holder will need an understanding of the complex needs and treatment approaches relevant to this patient group. You will need to communicate effectively with a wide range of multidisciplinary colleagues and agencies.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
A UK driving license is required for this post and access to a vehicle for work purposes. Reasonable adjustment will be made for disables individuals in line with the equality act 2010
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- HCPC Registered
- BSc or MSc Occupational Therapy
Desirable criteria
- Member of RCOT
Contractual
Essential criteria
- A full, current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle fit and insured for business use are required for this post. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled staff in line with the Equality Act 2010
Training
Essential criteria
- Clinical educator
- Leadership experience or training
Desirable criteria
- Post-graduate training specific to client group
Expereince
Essential criteria
- Working experience of assessing and holding a caseload of patients with complex M/H needs
- Knowledge of Risk Ax
- Experience of the clinical & professional development of others including students
Desirable criteria
- Identifies clinical risks and carries out MDT/ Trust Risk assessments and formulation for individuals, groups or services highlighting needs
Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
- Specialist clinical knowledge
- Knowledge of National Policy and guidance
- Excellent written and oral communication skills for a variety of audiences, and in situations
- Leadership skills
- Motivated and a motivator
- Reflective practitioner
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jayne Steed
- Job title
- Occupational Therapy Professional Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07876 508654
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