Job summary
Are you passionate about working with older adults in a rehabilitation setting with a range of physical and mental health needs?
Are you able to work holistically in a patient-centred environment?
We are looking to recruit an Occupational Therapist to join our therapy team on the wards at Lings Bar Hospital. The focus of the hospital is to maximise and enable independence of the individual and the nature of work is fast paced
Main duties of the job
The role of the Occupational Therapist is:
- To hold a patient caseload to facilitate effective rehabilitation and timely discharges of potentially complex patients with support of the Senior therapists.
- To manage your caseload effectively and to contribute to the MDT management of the patients.
- To delegate appropriate caseloads to Assistant Practitioners and tasks to support staff.
- To provide support and clinical supervision to support staff.
- To take Occupational Therapy students once relevant training has been completed.
- To take a lead on a delegate Link Role such as Falls Management, Tissue Viability or Palliative care. This will involve attending training sessions and feeding back to the team as needed.
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 our 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 description
Job responsibilities
We are a well-established therapy team and work closely with the D2A and Community Therapy teams to ensure effective transitions through the system.
You can expect from us:
- Regular clinical supervision on a 1:1 and peer group basis.
- In-service training as needed.
- Links with MHSOP and NUH for shadowing and learning opportunities.
- Full induction program.
- Commitment to your development and learning needs whenever possible.
You will need to be motivated, resourceful and committed to providing excellent interventions to older people.
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.
Applications are also welcome from those out of clinical practice who would like to return to the profession through the Return to Practice Program. Please contact Amy Freeman or look on the HCPC website for further details if you are interested in this option.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are a well-established therapy team and work closely with the D2A and Community Therapy teams to ensure effective transitions through the system.
You can expect from us:
- Regular clinical supervision on a 1:1 and peer group basis.
- In-service training as needed.
- Links with MHSOP and NUH for shadowing and learning opportunities.
- Full induction program.
- Commitment to your development and learning needs whenever possible.
You will need to be motivated, resourceful and committed to providing excellent interventions to older people.
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.
Applications are also welcome from those out of clinical practice who would like to return to the profession through the Return to Practice Program. Please contact Amy Freeman or look on the HCPC website for further details if you are interested in this option.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- BSc Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registered
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with older people
- Experience of rehabilitation
- Experience working in the NHS
Desirable
- Varied rotational expereince
- Experience in MDT working
- Experience of In-Patient and Elderly rehabilitation
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan and evaluate treatment.
- Good written communication skills
- Knowledge of risk assessment
- Awareness of diversity
Desirable
- Knowledge of equipment/adaptations, assessment and provision
- Group work experience
- Pathology of ageing
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- 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
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- BSc Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registered
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with older people
- Experience of rehabilitation
- Experience working in the NHS
Desirable
- Varied rotational expereince
- Experience in MDT working
- Experience of In-Patient and Elderly rehabilitation
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan and evaluate treatment.
- Good written communication skills
- Knowledge of risk assessment
- Awareness of diversity
Desirable
- Knowledge of equipment/adaptations, assessment and provision
- Group work experience
- Pathology of ageing
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- 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
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).
