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Nouvita Limited

Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 01 May 2026

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Job summary

This is an fantastic part time opportunity to join our talented Psychology and Therapies team at an exciting time, supporting the and contributing to the success and growth of our hospital, Baldock Manor.

Main duties of the job

The role will involve working within the multidisciplinary teams across all Nouvita Healthcare units, managing a defined caseload of service users providing core occupational therapy assessments and interventions that enable the services users to work towards recovery. Undertaking occupational therapy assessments leading to the identification of the service users needs whilst addressing occupational performance. In addition to planning and implementing individual and group evidence-based interventions, in collaboration with the service users and staff, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.

About us

Nouvita Healthcare was established in 2008 with the opening of our nursing service, Howe Dell Manor. Since then Nouvita Healthcare has grown to offer 160 beds over 10 sites in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Surrey as it has evolved to meet the needs to meet the needs of local Integrated Care Boards. Over recent years our hospital, Baldock Manor has undertaken extensive development work to become the hospital it is today. We have four wards; 2 female PICU services, an older working age men's 14 bed acute/High dependency unit typically for gentlemen over the age of 45/50 and a similar 10 bedded service for working age/older age ladies

Being a smaller hospital gives us the opportunity to coach and mentor our team as well as giving real ability for individuals to take a role in service design and bring their innovative ideas to the fore.

Details

Date posted

30 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience £49,000 (pro rata) + Benefits

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

L0012-26-0003

Job locations

4 London Road

Baldock

Hertfordshire

SG7 6ND


Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:- Carry out functional and occupational assessments- Design and implement tailored treatment plans using evidence-based approaches- Lead both group sessions and 1:1 therapeutic interventions- Provide supervision and mentorship to junior OT team members- Collaborate closely with nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, and support workers- Support discharge planning and coordinate with external services- Engage in audits, CPD, and service improvement initiatives

Requirements:- Degree in Occupational Therapy- HCPC registration- Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience in a mental health/psychiatric setting is preferable- Experience with both group and individual OT interventions- Supervisory experience desirable- Own vehicle- Driving Licence

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:- Carry out functional and occupational assessments- Design and implement tailored treatment plans using evidence-based approaches- Lead both group sessions and 1:1 therapeutic interventions- Provide supervision and mentorship to junior OT team members- Collaborate closely with nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, and support workers- Support discharge planning and coordinate with external services- Engage in audits, CPD, and service improvement initiatives

Requirements:- Degree in Occupational Therapy- HCPC registration- Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience in a mental health/psychiatric setting is preferable- Experience with both group and individual OT interventions- Supervisory experience desirable- Own vehicle- Driving Licence

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualifications required include a Diploma/BSc in Occupational Therapy, HCPC Registration and Documented CPD evidence.
  • - Any post-graduation training relevant to mental health would be beneficial.
  • Experience required:
  • - Post registration clinical experience of working in a range of settings and including group and individual work.
  • - Experience of working in complex mental health supporting vulnerable adults who present with a wide range of issues (psychiatric conditions, mild LD, older adults with neurocognitive deficits, personality disorders) and complex physical health care needs.
  • - Experience of application of the occupational therapy assessments and interventions relevant to mental health.
  • - Experience and ability to analyse situations and select appropriate treatment plans. Experience of using functional assessment and activity analysis.
  • - Experience of applying health and safety policies, assessing and managing risks effectively.
  • - Experience of multidisciplinary working and understanding of the MDT roles.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualifications required include a Diploma/BSc in Occupational Therapy, HCPC Registration and Documented CPD evidence.
  • - Any post-graduation training relevant to mental health would be beneficial.
  • Experience required:
  • - Post registration clinical experience of working in a range of settings and including group and individual work.
  • - Experience of working in complex mental health supporting vulnerable adults who present with a wide range of issues (psychiatric conditions, mild LD, older adults with neurocognitive deficits, personality disorders) and complex physical health care needs.
  • - Experience of application of the occupational therapy assessments and interventions relevant to mental health.
  • - Experience and ability to analyse situations and select appropriate treatment plans. Experience of using functional assessment and activity analysis.
  • - Experience of applying health and safety policies, assessing and managing risks effectively.
  • - Experience of multidisciplinary working and understanding of the MDT roles.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Nouvita Limited

Address

4 London Road

Baldock

Hertfordshire

SG7 6ND


Employer's website

https://nouvita.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nouvita Limited

Address

4 London Road

Baldock

Hertfordshire

SG7 6ND


Employer's website

https://nouvita.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment

recruitment@nouvita.co.uk

01707932120

Details

Date posted

30 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience £49,000 (pro rata) + Benefits

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

L0012-26-0003

Job locations

4 London Road

Baldock

Hertfordshire

SG7 6ND


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