Job summary
Highbury Hospital
Are you:
- A qualified Occupational Therapist?
- Passionate about providing high quality compassionate care to the population of Nottinghamshire?
- Able to demonstrate our core values of Compassion, Honesty, Trust, Respect and Teamwork?
... then this may be the job for you!
Highbury Hospital is a purposed designed Adult Mental Health Inpatient service located in Nottingham.
The hospital has 4 single sex wards, 1 PICU ward, and a hospital-based place of safety (Section 136 suite) all providing single person accommodation with en-suites. Highbury Hospital provide high quality care 24 hours a day 7 days a week to people over the age of 18 from Nottingham City and County who are experience a range of mental health and emotional difficulties.
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.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a proactive, compassionate, caring and recovery focused HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with excellent communication skills to join our existing dynamic multidisciplinary teams to be involved in holistic assessments and interventions to support the planning and delivery of patient care. The multidisciplinary teams all work in a way that is collaborative, evidenced based and responsive to people's needs.
In return, we offer you a supporting professional network of colleagues, opportunities for career development, access to high quality clinical supervision, and an employer who is supportive of your own physical and mental wellbeing.
The Mental Health Care Group of Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust comprises of three care units; Adult Mental Health, Mental Health Services for Older People and Specialist Services.
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
To effectively plan and implement high quality Occupational Therapy input with Service Users on the acute adult mental health wards at Highbury Hospital, Nottingham.
You will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team and will provide a variety of individual and group occupational therapy interventions to a diverse range of service users, both on the wards, in the therapy area and when appropriate in patients homes.
You will liaise with a range of agencies and services across Nottinghamshire.
You will manage a variable clinical caseload, working with people with a diverse range of needs towards an effective discharge from hospital.
Professional and clinical supervision will be provided by an identified Occupational Therapist and you will link into the wider network in Nottinghamshire working co-operatively with colleagues to ensure high quality service provision and gain opportunities for support and Continued Professional Development.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at thebottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimumsalary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In thesecircumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker/Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining aCertificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Job description
Job responsibilities
To effectively plan and implement high quality Occupational Therapy input with Service Users on the acute adult mental health wards at Highbury Hospital, Nottingham.
You will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team and will provide a variety of individual and group occupational therapy interventions to a diverse range of service users, both on the wards, in the therapy area and when appropriate in patients homes.
You will liaise with a range of agencies and services across Nottinghamshire.
You will manage a variable clinical caseload, working with people with a diverse range of needs towards an effective discharge from hospital.
Professional and clinical supervision will be provided by an identified Occupational Therapist and you will link into the wider network in Nottinghamshire working co-operatively with colleagues to ensure high quality service provision and gain opportunities for support and Continued Professional Development.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at thebottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimumsalary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In thesecircumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker/Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining aCertificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current Health and Care Professions Council registration
Desirable
- Relevant pre/post graduate qualifications
Training
Essential
- Evidence of recent continuing professional development
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Occupational therapy assessment, treatment planning, delivery and evaluation in an acute mental health setting.
- Planning and running a variety of individual and group interventions.
- Effective team working.
- Liaison with other agencies, services and professional colleagues
Desirable
- Experience of the occupational therapy process in other services
- Student/staff supervision
Knowledge
Essential
- Patient-focused approaches such as Recovery and user/carer involvement.
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and current mental health issues.
- Knowledge of assessment, treatment and evaluation approaches used in mental health.
- Awareness of health and safety and clinical risk issues.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good communication, negotiation and liaison skills.
- Basic IT skills.
- Ability to demonstrate a non-judgmental attitude
- Adaptability and flexibility.
- Effective risk management skills
- Motivational skills.
- Time management skills
- Ability to respond appropriately to quickly changing situations
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- 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
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current Health and Care Professions Council registration
Desirable
- Relevant pre/post graduate qualifications
Training
Essential
- Evidence of recent continuing professional development
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Occupational therapy assessment, treatment planning, delivery and evaluation in an acute mental health setting.
- Planning and running a variety of individual and group interventions.
- Effective team working.
- Liaison with other agencies, services and professional colleagues
Desirable
- Experience of the occupational therapy process in other services
- Student/staff supervision
Knowledge
Essential
- Patient-focused approaches such as Recovery and user/carer involvement.
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and current mental health issues.
- Knowledge of assessment, treatment and evaluation approaches used in mental health.
- Awareness of health and safety and clinical risk issues.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good communication, negotiation and liaison skills.
- Basic IT skills.
- Ability to demonstrate a non-judgmental attitude
- Adaptability and flexibility.
- Effective risk management skills
- Motivational skills.
- Time management skills
- Ability to respond appropriately to quickly changing situations
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- 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.
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).
