Job summary
An exciting opportunity to join a Community Mental Health Team has arisen. The successful applicant will work as part of a busy Local Mental Health Team serving the population of Gedling and based in Carlton. Working alongside an established multidisciplinary team with a small group of Occupational Therapists and experienced OT Assistants you will be working to ascertain and enable individuals occupational functioning to help those who are experiencing complex mental health issues to live their best life .
Main duties of the job
To effectively plan and implement a high-quality Occupational Therapy service with service users referred to the Local Mental Health Team. The post holder will ensure each service user is assessed in relation to their occupational functioning and will work with the individual to identify their plans in relation to their needs to maximise independence in their daily living and occupational performance. Working as part of the multidisciplinary team to use their clinical expertise to participate in the preparation, implementation, and review of plans to aid recovery.
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 description
Job responsibilities
This role requires the individual to assess service users needs, identify effective OT plans and implement them. In order to do this the post holder will need an understanding of the complex needs and treatment approaches relevant to this patient group. You will need to communicate effectively with a wide range of multidisciplinary colleagues and agencies.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
A UK driving license is required for this post and access to a vehicle for work purposes. Reasonable adjustment will be made for disables individuals in line with the equality act 2010
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role requires the individual to assess service users needs, identify effective OT plans and implement them. In order to do this the post holder will need an understanding of the complex needs and treatment approaches relevant to this patient group. You will need to communicate effectively with a wide range of multidisciplinary colleagues and agencies.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
A UK driving license is required for this post and access to a vehicle for work purposes. Reasonable adjustment will be made for disables individuals in line with the equality act 2010
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration.
Contractual
Essential
- oA UK driving license is required for this post and access to a vehicle for work purposes. Reasonable adjustment will be made for disables individuals in line with the equality act 2010
Expereince
Essential
- oExperience of working in mental health
Desirable
- oWork experience in community mental health oRecovery focused practice
Training
Essential
- oAgreeable to appropriate training for the role
Desirable
- oOccupational Therapy Field work educator
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- oAssessment and the OT process.
- oRisk management
- oOccupational Therapy skills in relation to longer term and acute mental health
- oMotivational skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration.
Contractual
Essential
- oA UK driving license is required for this post and access to a vehicle for work purposes. Reasonable adjustment will be made for disables individuals in line with the equality act 2010
Expereince
Essential
- oExperience of working in mental health
Desirable
- oWork experience in community mental health oRecovery focused practice
Training
Essential
- oAgreeable to appropriate training for the role
Desirable
- oOccupational Therapy Field work educator
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- oAssessment and the OT process.
- oRisk management
- oOccupational Therapy skills in relation to longer term and acute mental health
- oMotivational skills
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).
