Main area Occupational Therapy Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (9 - 5. 5 days a week.) Job ref 186-1146-25-MH
Employer Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Hopewood Town Nottingham Salary £47,810 - £54,710 Per annum (pro rata for part time) Salary period Yearly Closing 29/09/2025 23:59 Interview date 21/10/2025
Occupational Therapist
NHS AfC: Band 7
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Job overview
To provide highly specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and interventions for young people open to the CAMHS Head2Head team. Using highly developed specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and recognised models of practice in order to maintain a high quality service and develop services as required.
To work as part of the Head2Head MDT in delivering Mental Health assessment and intervention to young people open on the Youth Justice pathway. The team also work with young people who have co-existing substance use needs, Harmful sexual behaviour and First onset psychosis and At Risk Mental State.
Main duties of the job
To manage and develop specialist assessments, treatment plans, delivery and evaluation of intervention for a complex caseload of service users using a client centred approach.
To plan, organise and monitor complex programmes and therapy plans implemented by the post holder and others.
To utilise core and highly specialists occupational therapy skills to meet the complex needs of the individuals.
To utilise highly developed specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory, frame of reference and models of practice to develop clinical practice in this area of work.
To utilise appropriate formal assessment tools to assess needs and measure outcomes.
To provide expert skills and advice underpinned by evidence and values based practice supported by service development
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 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 work within a complimentary MDT providing care and treatment to Young people within Nottinghamshire and Nottingham City with a range of complex needs who are primarily on the Youth Justice pathway. The role will provide direct specialist assessments of needs, formulation, advice, consultation, education and signposting to young people, their families/carers and other members of the MDT. The team use an assertive outreach approach to meet the needs of the young people we work with.
Full UK driving license 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.
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
* Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
* CPD and maintaining HCPC revalidation.
* Highly Specialist skills specific to Child and Adolescent Mental Health occupational therapy.
Skills
* OT assessment, intervention and evaluation skills relevant to the clinical area.
* Models of practice and use of formal assessment tools.
* Independent skills in managing case load.
* Effective time management.
* Able to establish and maintain effective communication.
* Record keeping and report writing.
* Ability to motivate Children and Young People.
* Evidence of specialist skills development.
* Leadership.
* Working with a diverse client group.
* Able to actively involve service users in service delivery.
* Empathetic, open, honest and non-judgmental manner.
* Teaching/presentation skills.
* Transition planning & resettlement skills.
Experience
* Significant post qualification experience including in field of CAMHS Using a range of highly specialist assessment tools.
* Supervision/supporting staff.
* Facilitating a range of group and individual activities.
* Multi-disciplinary working.
* Working with diverse client groups and services users who may have difficulties engaging.
* Supervising OT students as an accredited Practice Placement Educator.
Knowledge
* Highly Specialist skills specific to Child and Adolescent Mental Health occupational therapy.
* A range of assessment tools both formal and informal.
* Current OT interventions and models of practice.
* Government policies and legislation and their effects upon practice.
* Person-centered approaches.
* Service evaluation methods, audit and research.
Values
* 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.
Physical Requirements
* Has the ability to perform the full range of duties.
* You will be expected to use a keyboard/computer daily to input data/reports/assessments.
* There is an occasional requirement to exert light to moderate physical effort for several short periods or one larger period during working hours e.g. driving, managing heavy doors etc.
* There is an occasional requirement to exert effort in the manual handling of clients and equipment.
* Working in a secure environment with access to keys.
Training
* Evidence of further training to master level or equivalent experience, i.e. Assessment of Motor and Process skills calibration/sensory integration theory /vocational rehabilitation evidence of specialist skills development.
* Training relevant to working with Children and Young people.
Contractual Requirements
* To undertake relevant mandatory training and keep up to date.
* 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.
Additional Information
* We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants.
* The Trust believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. We guarantee an interview to candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum essential criteria.
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* For eligible posts, DBS disclosures are mandatory before commencement of employment. If you are in a position that is deemed a regulated adult and/or child care role, you will not be able to start your employment until we have received a satisfactory DBS Disclosure. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Convictions which would otherwise be considered as 'spent' will also be checked as part of an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Name Gwen Morgan Job title Operational Lead Email address gwen.morgan@nottshc.nhs.uk Telephone number 07880744640 Additional information
Sarah Marshall - Clinical Lead
sarah.marshall@nottshc.nhs.uk
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