Job summary
A bank Occupational Therapy role covering local mental health teams for adults, potentially older persons services and some acute mental health in patient services. This requires an experienced and versatile Occupational Therapist to cover a variety of areas within the mental health service offer.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role are specialist assessment and formulation. Development and reviewing occupational therapy programmes. Use of profession specific assessments.
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 description
Job responsibilities
To be professionally and legally accountable as an autonomous professional for all aspects of own work and delegated work to staff, students and others, in line with HCPC, Professional Body and Trust Policy, ensuring compliance with national standards and implementation within the area.
To work collaboratively with a variety of professionals ensuring management and treatment meet the holistic needs of patients, providing a well-coordinated care plan for specialism/setting
To participate in multi- disciplinary projects as agreed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be professionally and legally accountable as an autonomous professional for all aspects of own work and delegated work to staff, students and others, in line with HCPC, Professional Body and Trust Policy, ensuring compliance with national standards and implementation within the area.
To work collaboratively with a variety of professionals ensuring management and treatment meet the holistic needs of patients, providing a well-coordinated care plan for specialism/setting
To participate in multi- disciplinary projects as agreed.
Person Specification
Qulaifications
Essential
- BSc or MSc Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- Post-graduate training specific to client group
Contractual
Essential
- A full, current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle fit and insured for business use are required for this post. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled staff in line with the Equality Act 2010
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist clinical knowledge
- Applied knowledge of risk assessment within field of clinical practice
- Knowledge of National Policy and guidance
Desirable
- knowledge of how mental and physical health contribute to risk assessment and support management.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills for a variety of audiences, and in situations
- Excellent clinical reasoning skills
- Motivated and a motivator
- IT skills - to support clinical and service needs and developments
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- A full, current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle fit and insured for business use are required for this post. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled staff in line with the Equality Act 2010
Person Specification
Qulaifications
Essential
- BSc or MSc Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- Post-graduate training specific to client group
Contractual
Essential
- A full, current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle fit and insured for business use are required for this post. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled staff in line with the Equality Act 2010
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist clinical knowledge
- Applied knowledge of risk assessment within field of clinical practice
- Knowledge of National Policy and guidance
Desirable
- knowledge of how mental and physical health contribute to risk assessment and support management.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills for a variety of audiences, and in situations
- Excellent clinical reasoning skills
- Motivated and a motivator
- IT skills - to support clinical and service needs and developments
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- A full, current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle fit and insured for business use are required for this post. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled staff 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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
