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Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a band 5 Occupational Therapist within our Mental Health for Services for Older People (MHSOP) inpatient therapy team.

You will need to be motivated and passionate about the recovery-focussed care of our older patients. The post is primarily based at Highbury Hospital working across Silverbirch and Cherry wards (although there may be some expectation to provide cover at Blossomwood, King’s Mill on some occasions).

You will be part of a very nurturing therapy team and will have the support of a Senior OT, with the opportunity to work with the wider MDT. MHSOP OTs also have the support of our Clinical Specialist OTs who run regular support forums and highlights CPD opportunities, alongside the band 5 development group for regular peer support.

Main duties of the job

As an occupational therapist you are a key member of the multidisciplinary team working in partnership with older adults, undertaking specialist occupational therapy assessments and contributing to multi-disciplinary treatment, care planning and providing leadership and supervision for support staff.

You will need to have a BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.  You need to be HCPC registered.  It is essential that you have a positive attitude towards people with mental health needs and can demonstrate how your experience would support you when working with this client group, including knowledge of dementia and mental health with an awareness of occupational therapy assessments and interventions suitable for this clinical area. 

Working for our organisation

#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