Senior Occupational Therapist

NHS

  • Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
  • £38,682-46,580 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist with a passion for work within an inpatient mental health setting.Then we want to hear from you!We are seeking a proactive, compassionate, caring and recovery focused HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with excellent communication skills to join our existing multidisciplinary teams to be involved in holistic assessments and interventions to support the planning and delivery of patient care.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 jobAs a Senior Band 6 Occupational Therapist you will be expected to manage a clinical caseload as well as provide group and individual interventions. To effectively plan, implement and lead a high-quality Occupational Therapy Service with service users on the acute wards at Sherwood Oaks Hospital.The post holder will clinically supervise Occupational Therapy staff within the team and other support staff as required providing guidance and focus to their work, ensuring safe working practices.You will receive managerial supervision from the Ward Manager. You will undertake the role of Practice Placement Educator for Occupational Therapy students providing student placements in accordance with local agreements and standards and will support students from other disciplines. You will liaise with a range of agencies and services across Nottingham.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 commitmentDetailsDate posted01 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number186-949-25-MH-AJob locationsSherwood OaksBusiness Park, Sherwood AvenueMansfieldNG18 4GWJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post holder will be responsible for the day to day safe and effective running and the provision of Occupational Therapy on the wards. The post holder will co-ordinate the Occupational Therapy Service and will clinically supervise Occupational Therapy staff within the team and other support staff as required providing guidance and focus to their work, ensuring safe working practices.This role requires the individual to be able to assess service users needs, identify effective OT plans and implement these effectively. To do this, you will need an understanding of the acute and complex needs and treatment approaches relevant to this client group. You will need to communicate effectively with a wide range of multi - disciplinary colleagues and agencies and be able to take the complex needs of individuals and the varying requirements of the post into account in order to prioritise work undertaken and provide effective guidance for other staff.You will lead the staff in the Occupational Therapy team to provide therapy services to the acute wards. The team includes: a physiotherapist, a dietician, speech and language therapists, sports instructor, peer support workers, carer peer support workers and activity coordinators.You will actively work to continually develop the Occupational Therapy Service in client centered, recovery focused, evidence-based context and influence wider teams development.To represent and promote the specialist role of occupational therapy including service planning and development and supporting practice placements for occupational therapy students and support students from other disciplines. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post holder will be responsible for the day to day safe and effective running and the provision of Occupational Therapy on the wards. The post holder will co-ordinate the Occupational Therapy Service and will clinically supervise Occupational Therapy staff within the team and other support staff as required providing guidance and focus to their work, ensuring safe working practices.This role requires the individual to be able to assess service users needs, identify effective OT plans and implement these effectively. To do this, you will need an understanding of the acute and complex needs and treatment approaches relevant to this client group. You will need to communicate effectively with a wide range of multi - disciplinary colleagues and agencies and be able to take the complex needs of individuals and the varying requirements of the post into account in order to prioritise work undertaken and provide effective guidance for other staff.You will lead the staff in the Occupational Therapy team to provide therapy services to the acute wards. The team includes: a physiotherapist, a dietician, speech and language therapists, sports instructor, peer support workers, carer peer support workers and activity coordinators.You will actively work to continually develop the Occupational Therapy Service in client centered, recovery focused, evidence-based context and influence wider teams development.To represent and promote the specialist role of occupational therapy including service planning and development and supporting practice placements for occupational therapy students and support students from other disciplines.Person SpecificationConractual RequirementsEssential
  • 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.
QualificationsEssential
  • Current HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
  • Degree/diploma RCOT
Desirable
  • Recent CPD evidence relevant to role
  • L'apple trained
ExperienceEssential
  • Occupational Therapy assessment, intervention and evaluation of OT practice
  • Mental Health Experience
Desirable
  • Occupational Therapy Mental Health Experience
  • MDT working
  • Practice Placement Educator
KnowledgeEssential
  • OT Process
  • Mental Health Act / Capacity
Desirable
  • Physical Health Knowledge
SkillsEssential
  • Diplomatic, caring & empathetic
  • Ability to work collaboratively
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to work independently
  • Effective risk assessment and management skills
  • IT skills
Desirable
  • Prioritisation skills
  • Ability to be flexible and handle conflict issues
  • Leadership skills
Values & BehavioursEssential
  • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Values - Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork.
  • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role.
Person SpecificationConractual RequirementsEssential
  • 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.
QualificationsEssential
  • Current HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
  • Degree/diploma RCOT
Desirable
  • Recent CPD evidence relevant to role
  • L'apple trained
ExperienceEssential
  • Occupational Therapy assessment, intervention and evaluation of OT practice
  • Mental Health Experience
Desirable
  • Occupational Therapy Mental Health Experience
  • MDT working
  • Practice Placement Educator
KnowledgeEssential
  • OT Process
  • Mental Health Act / Capacity
Desirable
  • Physical Health Knowledge
SkillsEssential
  • Diplomatic, caring & empathetic
  • Ability to work collaboratively
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to work independently
  • Effective risk assessment and management skills
  • IT skills
Desirable
  • Prioritisation skills
  • Ability to be flexible and handle conflict issues
  • Leadership skills
Values & BehavioursEssential
  • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Values - Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork.
  • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role.

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