Job summary 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. 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 14 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum (pro rata for part-time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 186-314-25-GH Job locations Rushcliffe Community Therapy Team, West Bridgford Health Centre 97 Musters Road West Bridgford NG2 7PX Job description Job 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. Job description Job 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. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc/Diploma in Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration Clinical Educator Desirable Relevant courses in Health Care of the Elderly/Falls/Orthopaedics/Palliative Care/MSK Previous Experience Essential Proven post qualification experience with some at a more senior level Recent experience in health care of the elderly /falls /orthopaedics /palliative care Supervisory skills Experience of audit. Experience of working in the UK as part of the NHS Desirable Teaching experience Standard setting, service evaluation Recruitment & retention Community experience Knowledge/Skills/Aptitudes Essential Pathology of the older person Professional Codes of Conduct Awareness of diveristy Evidence based practice Ability to assess, plan and evaluate rehabilitative treatment Knowledge of management of falls Knowledge of local & National priorities Knowledge of Risk Assessment Treatment of complex case & diverse conditions Knowledge of equipment/ adaption's and all aspects of ADL Leadership skills Time management & prioritisation skills Organisational skills and use of initiative Self motivated and able to work as an effective team member Ability to communicate with team, patient /client and their families and other agencies Ability to manage self Flexible and positive approach Demonstrates meeting the requirements of CPD Desirable IT skills Presentation skills Additional requirements Essential A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use Flexible working to meet the needs of the team Working across community as role demands. Values and Behaviours Essential 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 Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc/Diploma in Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration Clinical Educator Desirable Relevant courses in Health Care of the Elderly/Falls/Orthopaedics/Palliative Care/MSK Previous Experience Essential Proven post qualification experience with some at a more senior level Recent experience in health care of the elderly /falls /orthopaedics /palliative care Supervisory skills Experience of audit. Experience of working in the UK as part of the NHS Desirable Teaching experience Standard setting, service evaluation Recruitment & retention Community experience Knowledge/Skills/Aptitudes Essential Pathology of the older person Professional Codes of Conduct Awareness of diveristy Evidence based practice Ability to assess, plan and evaluate rehabilitative treatment Knowledge of management of falls Knowledge of local & National priorities Knowledge of Risk Assessment Treatment of complex case & diverse conditions Knowledge of equipment/ adaption's and all aspects of ADL Leadership skills Time management & prioritisation skills Organisational skills and use of initiative Self motivated and able to work as an effective team member Ability to communicate with team, patient /client and their families and other agencies Ability to manage self Flexible and positive approach Demonstrates meeting the requirements of CPD Desirable IT skills Presentation skills Additional requirements Essential A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use Flexible working to meet the needs of the team Working across community as role demands. Values and Behaviours Essential 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 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 Community Therapy Team, West Bridgford Health Centre 97 Musters Road West Bridgford NG2 7PX Employer's website https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)