Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist with a passion for work within an inpatient mental health setting?
Then we want to hear from you!
We are seeking a proactive, compassionate, caring, and recovery-focused HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with excellent communication skills to join our existing multidisciplinary teams. You will be involved in holistic assessments and interventions to support the planning and delivery of patient care.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The DBS application costs £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), deducted over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol in the DBS Update Service, with an annual fee of £16.
Main duties of the job
1. Manage a clinical caseload, providing group and individual interventions on the acute wards at Sherwood Oaks Hospital.
2. Clinically supervise Occupational Therapy staff and support staff, ensuring safe working practices.
3. Undertake managerial supervision from the Ward Manager.
4. Support and supervise students on placements, liaising with agencies and services across Nottingham.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 colleagues delivering services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. We operate from over 200 sites, including community, acute, and secure environments. We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands, hosting national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer employee-led networks promoting diversity and inclusion, and invest in staff wellbeing through occupational health and counselling services. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our efforts to reduce carbon emissions and achieve net-zero targets.
Job details
Posted: 01 May 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Location: Sherwood Oaks Business Park, Mansfield, NG18 4GW
Job responsibilities
The post holder will oversee the daily safe and effective provision of Occupational Therapy, coordinate the service, and supervise staff, ensuring best practices. You will assess service users' needs, develop and implement OT plans, and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies. You will lead the OT team, including physiotherapists, dieticians, speech therapists, and support workers, to deliver therapy services on the wards. You will also contribute to service development, promote the role of occupational therapy, and support student placements.
Person Specification
Essential:
* A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use.
* Current HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
* Degree/diploma from RCOT.
* Experience in OT assessment, intervention, and evaluation, with mental health experience.
* Knowledge of OT processes and the Mental Health Act/Capacity.
* Skills in diplomacy, empathy, teamwork, independent working, risk assessment, and IT.
* Demonstration of Trust values: Honesty, Respect, Compassion, Teamwork, and commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion.
Desirable:
* Recent relevant CPD evidence.
* Training in L'apple.
* Experience with MDT working, practice placement supervision, physical health knowledge, leadership, prioritization, and conflict handling.
Additional requirements
This role is subject to a DBS check and UK registration. Applications from those requiring visa sponsorship are welcome, with further details available on the UK Visas and Immigration website. Applicants must demonstrate compliance with legal and professional registration requirements.
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