Job summary
To lead, develop and provide the specialist occupational therapy clinical service to adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities / differences within a community, inpatient or other specialist settings as part of the Neurodevelopmental Specialist Service (NeSS) ensuring effective delivery of clinical evidence-based practice.
Main duties of the job
The role requires an experienced senior clinician with proven clinical and professional expertise in order that adults with neurodevelopmental difficulties can be supported to focus on quality of life, meaningful activity and occupational function and performance.
The postholder will take an active lead in personalised and collaborative working inclusive of collaborative assessment, formulation and diagnosis, leading personalised care and support.
The post-holder will support and inform the multi-disciplinary diagnostic process through conducting standardised functional assessment of activities of daily living to inform and influence the individual's positive health outcomes through optimal functioning.
DBS Note
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.
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 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.
Job Details
Date posted: 27 March 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: 7
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part‑time
Reference number: 186‑260‑26‑GH
Job location: Highbury Hospital, Bulwell, Nottingham, NG6 9DR
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have extensive experience and qualifications related to supporting individuals with sensory processing disorders and the focus. Supporting individuals where sensory processing impacts on performance and occupation will be inclusive of the ability to:
* a) Understanding the implications of sensory impairments on occupational performance and supporting individuals with understanding, self‑regulation, modulation, praxis in order to inform adjustments.
* b) Synthesise and appraise the neuroscience and evidence base underpinning theories relating to the processing and integration of sensory stimuli which impact on the lives of people supported.
* c) Assess, and evidence the need for interventions for development of sensory integration.
* d) Select and plan interventions for development of sensory integration, including selection of appropriate outcome measures.
To work collaboratively with MDT members as well as multi‑agencies/services and stakeholders across Nottinghamshire.
The role requires an experienced clinician with proven clinical supervision skills who demonstrates credibility and can influence specialist service delivery.
The post holder will provide clinical management and offer support to Occupational Therapist through excellent leadership and management and clinical expertise.
Person Specification
Qualifications:
* Essential: Degree in Occupational Therapy
* Desirable: Leadership/management qualifications
Training:
* Essential: Good record of Continuing Professional Development and willingness to continue this; Leadership and management Training/experience.
* Desirable: Neurodevelopmental diagnostic standardised assessments
Experience:
* Essential: Specialist experience of contributing to the planning and successful delivery of clinical services; Clinical leadership skills and experience of working with a team/service through a time of re-design and modernisation; Specialist application of the occupational therapy process with designated client group; Supervisory/appraisal skills; Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities; Ability to organise and respond effectively to complex information; Good organisation skills; Ability to work under pressure and to set priorities; Ability to analyse and resolve professional and ethical issues; Experience of managing own caseload and diary; Working knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance and its application.
* Desirable: Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes; Presentation and training skills; Knowledge of a range of community agencies/facilities.
Skills:
* Essential: IT skills; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Ability to assess risk and respond appropriately; Ability to maintain accurate records and data recording, and ensure that team members also complete accurately; Ability to communicate sensitive information to team members, patients, and wider services; Ability to cope under pressure by application of self‑are skills; Demonstrates an understanding of more complex mental health and Personality disorder and intellectual disabilities problems and their management.
* Desirable: Completed clinical audits within a service; Supervision experience and training.
Contractual Requirements:
* Essential: Ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation. A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; reasonable adjustments for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website. 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Highbury Hospital, Bulwell, Nottingham, NG6 9DR
Website: https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/
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