Job summary
Are you passionate about working with older adults with dementia or mental health needs?
We have a rare opportunity for a senior Occupational Therapist within our Mental Health for Services for Older People (MHSOP) inpatient therapy team. You will need to be motivated and passionate about the recovery-focussed care of our older patients. The post is primarily based at Millbrook Mental Health Unit (there may be some expectation to cross cover at Highbury hospital) working across three wards, with a caseload and supporting our junior OTs and support workers and developing the service. You will be part of a very supportive therapy team with a team leader, a fellow band 6 OT (at Highbury) and a range of MDT professionals. MHSOP OTs also have the support of our Clinical Specialist OT who runs regular support forums and highlights CPD opportunities.
Main duties of the job
As an occupational therapist you are a key member of the multidisciplinary team working in partnership with older adults, undertaking specialist occupational therapy assessments and contributing to multi-disciplinary treatment, care planning and providing leadership and supervision for junior staff members.
You will need to have a BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent. You need to be HCPC registered. It is essential that you are experienced in working with people with dementia and mental health conditions and have a working knowledge of occupational therapy assessments and interventions for this client group. It is also essential for you to have a positive attitude towards people with mental health needs.
About us
Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help #MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Care is delivered from over 120 sites within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons.
As one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We are committed to flexible and agile working, including the opportunity to join our bank.
Your health and wellbeing is our priority and as such we invest significantly in this via our in-house Occupational Health Service, Staff Counselling Service and Health and Wellbeing Team.
We offer a number of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, our Green Champions Network, Freedom to Speak Up Network. Health and Wellbeing Champions Network and Menopause Champions. We provide care to a diverse range of communities and are passionate about supporting diversity and inclusion in the Trust.
If you believe in our values of Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork, then we would love to hear from you!
#TeamNottsHC
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is both rewarding and a vital role towards the delivery of treatment to our patients. Please see attached JD/PS.
In return, we will offer you a range of benefits for Making A Difference with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, including:
- Up to 33 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Flexible working
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity and sick pay
- Comprehensive induction and training
- Commitment to career development
- Wide range of training and development opportunities
- Working in a supportive environment
- Retail discounts
- Regular support and clinical supervision including CPD opportunities
We would welcome informal chats or visits, please contact:
Sarah Hemingway (Inpatient Therapy Team leader) on 07917 274349
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is both rewarding and a vital role towards the delivery of treatment to our patients. Please see attached JD/PS.
In return, we will offer you a range of benefits for Making A Difference with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, including:
- Up to 33 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Flexible working
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity and sick pay
- Comprehensive induction and training
- Commitment to career development
- Wide range of training and development opportunities
- Working in a supportive environment
- Retail discounts
- Regular support and clinical supervision including CPD opportunities
We would welcome informal chats or visits, please contact:
Sarah Hemingway (Inpatient Therapy Team leader) on 07917 274349
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Practice placement educator accredited
Further training
Essential
- Evidence of regular relevant CPD activities
Work experience
Essential
- Experience of working with older people with mental health conditions and dementia
- Experience of MDT working
Desirable
- Recent experience of working with adults with mental health conditions
- Experience of working in a community or primary care team
Aptitudes/Skills
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of physical and mental health needs for older adults
- Good written, verbal and IT skills with patients, carers and other professionals
- Ability to undertake specialist OT assessment and asses complex risks with people with mental health conditions and cognitive impairment
- Ability to apply the OT process and plan, carry out and evaluate the treatment for this group according to needs and best practice evidence
- Effective time management and organisation skills and ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Clinical supervision skills
- Ability to undertake initial mental health assessments and experience of care co-ordination
- Presentation/teaching skills
Dispositional Attributes
Essential
- Willingness to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Positive attitude to working with older people with mental health conditions/dementia
- Positive view of risk enablement and recovery with older adults
- 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Practice placement educator accredited
Further training
Essential
- Evidence of regular relevant CPD activities
Work experience
Essential
- Experience of working with older people with mental health conditions and dementia
- Experience of MDT working
Desirable
- Recent experience of working with adults with mental health conditions
- Experience of working in a community or primary care team
Aptitudes/Skills
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of physical and mental health needs for older adults
- Good written, verbal and IT skills with patients, carers and other professionals
- Ability to undertake specialist OT assessment and asses complex risks with people with mental health conditions and cognitive impairment
- Ability to apply the OT process and plan, carry out and evaluate the treatment for this group according to needs and best practice evidence
- Effective time management and organisation skills and ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Clinical supervision skills
- Ability to undertake initial mental health assessments and experience of care co-ordination
- Presentation/teaching skills
Dispositional Attributes
Essential
- Willingness to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Positive attitude to working with older people with mental health conditions/dementia
- Positive view of risk enablement and recovery with older adults
- 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
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.
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.
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).
