Job summary Are you passionate about working with adults with mental health issues? Then we want to hear from you We are looking ot fill a full-time post at a Local Mental Health Team covering the Rushcliffe area of Nottingham. Our core business hours are 09:00-17:00 but some flexibility can be offered. Main duties of the job We are seeking a proactive, compassionate, caring and recovery focused Occupational Therapy Assistant with excellent communication skills to join our existing dynamic multidisciplinary Local Mental Health Team. The post- holder will work alongside our experienced Occupational Therapist's to offer interventions that promote recovery, enabling patients to live their best life. In return, we offer you a supporting network of colleagues, opportunities for career development, access to high quality supervision, and an employer who is supportive of your own physical and mental wellbeing. About us Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Care is delivered from over 120 sites within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons. As one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. We are committed to flexible and agile working, including the opportunity to join our bank. Your health and wellbeing is our priority and as such we invest significantly in this via our in-house Occupational Health Service, Staff Counselling Service and Health and Wellbeing Team. We offer a number of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, our Green Champions Network, Freedom to Speak Up Network. Health and Wellbeing Champions Network and Menopause Champions. We provide care to a diverse range of communities and are passionate about supporting diversity and inclusion in the Trust. If you believe in our values of Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork, then we would love to hear from you TeamNottsHC Date posted 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Per Annum (pro rata for part time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 186-242-25-MH Job locations Rushcliffe Local Mental Health Team 93 Musters Road Nottingham NG2 7PG Job description Job responsibilities This post is both rewarding and a vital role towards the delivery of treatment to our patients in the Rushcliffe area. To implement the high-quality Occupational Therapy intervention plans collaboratively with the patients in their own homes and local environments, alongside the qualified staff. Professional and clinical supervision will be provided by an identified Occupational Therapist. 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. Job description Job responsibilities This post is both rewarding and a vital role towards the delivery of treatment to our patients in the Rushcliffe area. To implement the high-quality Occupational Therapy intervention plans collaboratively with the patients in their own homes and local environments, alongside the qualified staff. Professional and clinical supervision will be provided by an identified Occupational Therapist. 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. Person Specification Contractual Essential UK Driving Licence & a vehicle for use at work (reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants) GCSE or equivalent English Desirable NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent in Mental Health Physical requirements Essential Ability to perform a full range of duties Able to undertake training in the management of violence reduction Desirable Relevant training to post Experience Essential Experience in working with people with mental health issues Desirable Experience of working in community or acute mental health services Knowledge, Skills Essential Awareness of a range of health conditions and interventions Demonstrates awareness of the needs of people with mental health problems Time management and communication skills Ability to motivate others Team working Values and Behaviours Essential 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. Person Specification Contractual Essential UK Driving Licence & a vehicle for use at work (reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants) GCSE or equivalent English Desirable NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent in Mental Health Physical requirements Essential Ability to perform a full range of duties Able to undertake training in the management of violence reduction Desirable Relevant training to post Experience Essential Experience in working with people with mental health issues Desirable Experience of working in community or acute mental health services Knowledge, Skills Essential Awareness of a range of health conditions and interventions Demonstrates awareness of the needs of people with mental health problems Time management and communication skills Ability to motivate others Team working Values and Behaviours Essential 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. 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. Employer details Employer name Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Rushcliffe Local Mental Health Team 93 Musters Road Nottingham NG2 7PG Employer's website https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)