Overview
Hopewood Hospital in Sherwood, Nottingham has 32 beds across 3 wards and is based on site. It includes an education facility for our inpatients, a CAMHS community base with specialist teams, and both inpatient and community perinatal teams. Hercules Ward is an 8-bedded psychiatric intensive care unit. We work with young people experiencing severe and enduring mental health difficulties and increased risk profiles. We work closely with families and a full MDT to ensure positive outcomes for young people. Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa. Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
Essential Experience and Qualities
* Working in line with safeguarding processes and procedures.
* Experience of working as an occupational therapist in community and/or patient settings with learning disabilities and/or mental health.
* Applying evidence based practice to assessment and treatment.
* Experience of managing own caseload.
* Experience working in a multi‑disciplinary/multi‑agency team.
* Experience using standardized and evidence based assessments.
* Understanding of MOHO.
* Presenting and delivering training.
* Undertaking dynamic and formal risk assessments.
* Effective communication skills both verbal, written and electronic.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Able to complete documentation to high standard.
* Good clinical reasoning skills and effective decision making.
* Leadership skills.
* Flexible and innovative.
* Motivated and also able to motivate others.
* Team member but also able to work as an autonomous practitioner.
* Proficient skills in Occupational Therapy screening, assessment, formulation planning, intervention and evaluation, and timely discharge.
* Clinical report writing.
* 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.
* Able to undertake training in the Prevention & Management of Violence & Aggression (PMVA).
* Has the physical ability to perform a full range of occupational therapy duties, BSc or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
* Post‑qualification training relevant to post at Diploma level or equivalent.
* Registration with Health Care Professions Council.
* CPD portfolio.
* Experience of supervision of junior staff.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
* Experience supporting other staff or students.
* Promoting and presenting on occupational therapy services.
* Member of a professional body.
* Evidence of CPD.
* Training in sensory approaches.
* Interest and motivation to work with young people with a range of mental health and emotional needs.
* Working knowledge of trauma‑informed care.
* Working knowledge of how a range of mental health needs can impact functioning.
* National drivers guiding practice in the field of mental health.
* Delivering Practice Educator role.
* Awareness of a range of specialist assessments relevant to the client population.
* Full current valid driving licence (UK).
* Access to own transport.
Physical Requirements
* Able to undertake training in the Prevention & Management of Violence & Aggression (PMVA).
* Has the physical ability to perform a full range of occupational therapy duties.
Contractual Requirements
* Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
* Full current valid driving licence (UK).
* Access to own transport.
#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.
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