Job summary Are you passionate about working with adults with mental health issues? Then we want to hear from you We are looking to fill a full-time post at a Local Mental Health Team covering the Rushcliffe area of Nottinghamshire. Our core business hours are 09:00-17:00 but some flexibility can be offered. Main duties of the job The Occupational Therapist will work with in a multi disciplinary team in a collaborative manner with patients and families. They will provide comprehensive assessments and interventions which promote recovery and positive risk taking maintaining occupation at the centre of their practice. Provide an occupational therapy service for a diverse range of people with complex mental health needs who are referred to the service. To carry out occupational therapy ethical and evidence based assessment, goal setting, implementation of individual and group treatment and programs and evaluation. To establish the needs of individuals referred into the service and plan care with colleagues from health, social services, families and the voluntary sector. To represent and promote the role of occupational therapy To actively engage in CPD activities offered including band 5 peer support group, team in-service training, preceptorship program, specialist rotational competencies, clinical supervision. About us 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 Date posted 17 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum (pro rata for part time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 186-493-25-MH Job locations Rushcliffe Local Mental Health Team Musters Road, West Bridgford Nottingham NG3 7PG Job description Job responsibilities To provide an occupational therapy service for a diverse patient group and their families. The occupational therapy service delivers individual assessments, formulation, specific interventions and evaluations maintaining occupation at the centre of practice. Occupational Therapists will work as an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team in collaboration and consultation with the patient group, their families, support network and/or other agencies/professionals to deliver safe, effective person centred care. Occupational therapy service provides a quality timely accessible, ethical, person centred service through tailored packages of care in the most appropriate setting under the supervision of a Band 6 Occupational Therapist or above. To provide mentoring, education and supervision to non-registered, junior staff including students. To contribute to the development, provision, and evaluation of learning programs for the wider MDT. Role Context: Registered occupational therapist with HCPC registration. The post holder will need an understanding of the complex needs and treatment approaches relevant to the individual. The post holder will work towards the role of practice placement educator for OT students providing practice and work based learning including placement opportunities. The post holder will work flexibly to meet the needs of the service this may include evening or weekend work. Key Accountabilities: To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work including the management of the individuals on their caseload. To ensure high standards of clinical care by utilising core occupational therapy skills, professional judgement and evidenced based critical reasoning in decision making Takes responsibility for occupational therapy assessment, formulation, interventions, evaluations, effective discharge planning and safe transfers of care for individuals and groups To maintain accurate, comprehensive, and up to date documentation in line with legal and departmental requirements. Communicates assessment and treatment outcomes to other agencies, referrers, and team members as appropriate in a timely manner. To undertake any other duties that would be a reasonable expectation of the role. 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. Job description Job responsibilities To provide an occupational therapy service for a diverse patient group and their families. The occupational therapy service delivers individual assessments, formulation, specific interventions and evaluations maintaining occupation at the centre of practice. Occupational Therapists will work as an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team in collaboration and consultation with the patient group, their families, support network and/or other agencies/professionals to deliver safe, effective person centred care. Occupational therapy service provides a quality timely accessible, ethical, person centred service through tailored packages of care in the most appropriate setting under the supervision of a Band 6 Occupational Therapist or above. To provide mentoring, education and supervision to non-registered, junior staff including students. To contribute to the development, provision, and evaluation of learning programs for the wider MDT. Role Context: Registered occupational therapist with HCPC registration. The post holder will need an understanding of the complex needs and treatment approaches relevant to the individual. The post holder will work towards the role of practice placement educator for OT students providing practice and work based learning including placement opportunities. The post holder will work flexibly to meet the needs of the service this may include evening or weekend work. Key Accountabilities: To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work including the management of the individuals on their caseload. To ensure high standards of clinical care by utilising core occupational therapy skills, professional judgement and evidenced based critical reasoning in decision making Takes responsibility for occupational therapy assessment, formulation, interventions, evaluations, effective discharge planning and safe transfers of care for individuals and groups To maintain accurate, comprehensive, and up to date documentation in line with legal and departmental requirements. Communicates assessment and treatment outcomes to other agencies, referrers, and team members as appropriate in a timely manner. To undertake any other duties that would be a reasonable expectation of the role. 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 BSc/MSc/Dip COT Occupational Therapy HCPC registration Physical Requirements Essential Physically able to perform the full range of duties Contractual Requirement Essential 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 Training Essential Evidence of relevant continual professional development and how the training has been applied to improve practice skills in relevant patient groups Desirable OT Practice Field work educator Experience Essential Experience of working with mental health Desirable Work experience with adult mental health Work experience with older adult mental health Recovery Focussed Practice Knowledge and Skills Essential Demonstration of OT assessment and process skills relevant to mental health Effective Risk Management Skills Effective communication skills with people with mental health difficulties Ability to motivate others Effective use of supervision Ability to work as a member of a team Effective time management strategies Able to work independently and seek guidance where appropriate Creative and willing to try new things Desirable Experience of supervising staff Value and Behaviours Essential Demonstration of trust core values (trust, compassion, honesty, respect, teamwork) Understanding of and commitment to equality and diversity and how it applies to the role Values and Behaviours Essential All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview 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 Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc/MSc/Dip COT Occupational Therapy HCPC registration Physical Requirements Essential Physically able to perform the full range of duties Contractual Requirement Essential 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 Training Essential Evidence of relevant continual professional development and how the training has been applied to improve practice skills in relevant patient groups Desirable OT Practice Field work educator Experience Essential Experience of working with mental health Desirable Work experience with adult mental health Work experience with older adult mental health Recovery Focussed Practice Knowledge and Skills Essential Demonstration of OT assessment and process skills relevant to mental health Effective Risk Management Skills Effective communication skills with people with mental health difficulties Ability to motivate others Effective use of supervision Ability to work as a member of a team Effective time management strategies Able to work independently and seek guidance where appropriate Creative and willing to try new things Desirable Experience of supervising staff Value and Behaviours Essential Demonstration of trust core values (trust, compassion, honesty, respect, teamwork) Understanding of and commitment to equality and diversity and how it applies to the role Values and Behaviours Essential All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview 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 Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Rushcliffe Local Mental Health Team Musters Road, West Bridgford Nottingham NG3 7PG Employer's website https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)