Job summary
- Main area
- Rushcliffe Adult Services
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- 25.8 hours per week (Moving towards a 7 day working week, until 6pm on a rota basis. Full and part time post available)
- Job ref
- 186-1236-25-GH
- Employer
- Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Rushcliffe Community Therapy Team, West Bridgford Health Centre
- Town
- West Bridgford
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Senior OT / Pathway determiner - Community Therapy Services
Band 6
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Job overview
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join our Rushcliffe Community Therapy Service as an Occupational Therapist working in the community. If you want to be part of a forward thinking and innovative service, then this is the opportunity you may have been looking for.
In your new role you will work closely with Physiotherapists, Assistant practitioners, support staff, district nurses, specialist nurses and social workers to provide the best possible care to service users in their own homes.
We are working towards a 7 day service - 8am to 8pm on rota basis. Self rostering is encouraged.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our developing integrated community services providing clinical triage, rehabilitation, falls management, palliative care support and support timely discharges from our acute Trust partners.
You will work autonomously as well as part of the multi-disciplinary team, liaising closely with health and social care colleagues to coordinate services, promote recovery from illness and enable health, wellbeing and self-care. You will be visiting patients within their own homes using a goal-orientated focus, to maximise patient’s independence, safety and quality of life.
The post will involve cross site working and community visits.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
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 our 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
You will manage your own caseload in the community. As part of the integrated care team you will work closely with the rest of the MDT to provide the best possible outcomes for our service users in Rushcliffe.
You will have a degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy & be HCPC registered. You should possess excellent interpersonal and time management skills, be a good communicator and able to prioritise and work well as a member of a team. An induction period and supernumerary support will be given. Ideally you will have experience of working in the NHS in the UK and being part of our healthcare services.
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
Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- All staff should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust’s Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
Physical Requirements
Essential criteria
- Able to carry out manual handling activities
- To contribute to policy and service development in order to redesign services in response to national and local agenda
- To continue to work in emotional stressful situations (e.g. Palliative Care) providing psychological support to patients, carers and colleagues
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration
- Current CPD Portfolio
Desirable criteria
- Post registration study
- Involvement in research/audit and training
Training
Desirable criteria
- Formal Mentor qualification Clinical Supervisor
Experience
Essential criteria
- Substantial post registration broad clinical experience as a band 5 (or equivalent) Occupational Therapist • Previous community experience
- Experience of working with older adults.
- Previous community experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working and supervising Assistants
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of relevant national and local policy and integrated working.
- Understanding of long-term conditions agenda.
Desirable criteria
- Member of Special Interest group
- Able to educate and manage assistants
Skills
Essential criteria
- Basic IT Skills
- Good prioritisation and organisation.
- Effective team player
- Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service/locality, potentially working from different bases according to the needs of the service.
Desirable criteria
- Proven Leadership skills
- Effective Discharge planning skills
Contractual Requirements
Essential criteria
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
- Able to work flexibly over seven days
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
- Rachel Cushing
- Job title
- Team Lead Rushcliffe Community Therapy
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07818 265485
- Additional information
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