Job summary
- Main area
- Occupational Therapy
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 186-1019-25-MH-A
- Employer
- Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Stonebridge Centre
- Town
- Nottingham
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 Per annum (pro rota for part time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/10/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 22/10/2025
Employer heading
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Band 3
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Job overview
The Community Rehabilitation Team work alongside existing community teams to address a persons identified rehabilitation needs through interventions delivered by a range of professionals. The psychologically informed service aims to promote both practical and emotional skills development, social inclusion and meaningful days using a goal based approach to aid recovery. The post holder will work alongside Occupational therapists in the team to deliver specific OT interventions as required. The team covers both Nottingham City and County geographies.
In addition, if the post requires a DBS, then the following text also needs to be added to either the Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities advert section or Main Duties of the job depending where there are enough characters available:
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.
Main duties of the job
The main duties include supporting assessments and formulations, supporting psychological interventions and delivering OT functional interventions under the supervision of registered OTs in the community and in patients homes in whatever setting that may be.
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
-To work closely with the Occupational
Therapists in the team and
developing required support packages.
-Carry out a range of individual/group work
under supervision of qualified Occupational
Therapist.
- To follow the OT plan supporting service users
developing skills in activities of daily living,
meaningful occupation and to become
integrated into a range of community
resources/facilities, ensuring service users
experience a smooth transition into community
opportunities.
-To work in partnership with others, promoting
the work of the service and providing positive
representation.
-Service users to receive an equitable appropriate and high quality service.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary / skill level is below the minimum required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- • Experience of working in mental health.
Desirable criteria
- • Experience of working in the community or acute mental health
- • Recovery focused practice
Contractual Requirements
Essential criteria
- • A driving license is required for this post, however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the equality act 2010
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • GCSE/GCE or equivalent in English
Desirable criteria
- • NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Mental Health
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- • Awareness of a range of health conditions and interventions
- • Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of people with mental health problems.
- • Awareness of effective risk management skills
- • Understanding of the need for confidentiality
- • Skilled in motivating others
- • Team working
- • Time management and flexible, ability to work across multiple areas.
- • Client centered/ non- judgmental.
- • Able to work independently, knows own limits.
- • Shows respect, recognising peoples’ differences.
- • Excellent communication skills
Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation.
Physical requirements
Essential criteria
- • Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties.
- • Able to undertake training in the management of violence reduction
Training
Essential criteria
- • Willingness to undertake clinical practice, education, and training to enhance service delivery.
Desirable criteria
- • Relevant training to post
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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
- Natisha Cain
- Job title
- Team Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0115 7735730
- Additional information
Kate Nott
Occupational Therapist
Community Rehabilitation Team
07919679156
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Duncan Macmillan House
Porchester Road
Mapperley
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG3 6AA
- Telephone
- 0115 9691300
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