Job summary We are looking for a dynamic, motivated Band 5 Occupational Therapist who wants to champion on Recovery focussed, client centred and least restrictive practice in our adult acute mental health inpatient services at Hellesdon Hospital. The suitable candidate will deliver clinically effective pathways of treatment and intervention including individual and groupwork, and will practice clinically in one of our four acute wards at Hellesdon, three of which are located on our brand new site in Hellesdon Hospital called The Rivers Centre. On these 4 ward, w e have 2 male wards and 2 female wards. You may be asked to work on either the male or female wards. You will be part of a Therapy team which draws on a number of models including the Model of Human Occupation. The aim is to maintain, restore or create a match between the abilities of the person, the demands of their activities and occupations, and the demands of the environment in order to improve function, promote independence and enhance opportunities for meaningful participation in daily life, whilst working alongside and cooperatively with a skilled MDT. Main duties of the job You will be an advocate for the life changing effects of enabling meaningful occupation. This post will include providing support, knowledge and advice to inpatient teams, community team members, and relatives/carers who have identified a service user's needs. The units benefit from a full MDT including Psychologists, Social Workers and Peer Support Workers, who seek to offer evidence-based interventions to enhance recovery, reduce the length of admission, and enhance the person's mental health. The team greatly values the unique perspective and contribution of Occupational Therapists, and you will be given opportunity and support to champion this role. We will work together to ensure the care is not only outstanding but that the team is well developed and supported. Supervision, professional development and staff welfare are important to the service and time and support will be available to engage in all these important roles. Our post holder would be able to attend any meetings and training in order to strengthen their understanding of Occupational Therapy and to maintain their evidence-based practice and CPD hours. A variety of CPD opportunities can be explored depending on your career pathway. The wider trust has a range of AHP networks which will support you in developing your Occupational Therapy skills, for example training in assessment tools and taking part in workstreams to further enhance AHP services. About us Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly, and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive. Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established nursing networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about. Benefits Benefits included with this role are:- NHS pension a comprehensive in house & external training programmes career progression starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays) staff physio service NHS discounts and many more Relocation packages. Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year gross per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 246-CEN6968310 Job locations Hellesdon Hospital Drayton High Road Norwich NR6 5BE Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY The Interview date is a rough guideline; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying. Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY The Interview date is a rough guideline; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional Registration with Health Care Professionals Council Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy Experience Desirable Working clinically in a Mental Health setting Skills Essential Clinical Assessment Commitment to professional development and lifelong learning. Desirable Data inputting Basic skills for running therapeutic groups Knowledge Essential Basic understanding of Mental Health Act 1983 and any updates Specialist Knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy Assessments and interventions relevant to this client group Desirable Understanding of applications of brief therapies Understanding of the principles and application of the recovery model and social inclusion Other Essential Able to travel independently Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional Registration with Health Care Professionals Council Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy Experience Desirable Working clinically in a Mental Health setting Skills Essential Clinical Assessment Commitment to professional development and lifelong learning. Desirable Data inputting Basic skills for running therapeutic groups Knowledge Essential Basic understanding of Mental Health Act 1983 and any updates Specialist Knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy Assessments and interventions relevant to this client group Desirable Understanding of applications of brief therapies Understanding of the principles and application of the recovery model and social inclusion Other Essential Able to travel independently 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 Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust Address Hellesdon Hospital Drayton High Road Norwich NR6 5BE Employer's website https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)