Job summary
Employer heading
Occupational Therapist Band 5
NHS AfC: Band 5
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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This post is both rewarding and a vital role towards the delivery of treatment to our patients. Please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
Physical Requirements
Essential criteria
- Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc/MSC/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registered
Desirable criteria
- L'Apple training/practice educator training
Contractual Requirements
Desirable criteria
- • Car driver/owner and UK driving license.
Values and behaviours
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates Nottinghamshire Healthcare Values
- Demonstrates commitment to Equality and Diversity
Training
Essential criteria
- Evidence of relevant CPD and how this is applied to practice skills
Desirable criteria
- Any training relevant to mental health/dementia
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in mental health
Desirable criteria
- • Work experience in acute mental health. Working experience in older adults’ mental health. Recovery focused practice
Knowledge/skills/aptitude
Essential criteria
- • Assessment and OT process skills relevant to clinical area • Effective risk management skills • Excellent communication skills OT skills in relation to longer term and acute mental health • Skilled in motivating others • Skilled in use of clinical supervision • Team working • Time management and flexibility -able to work across multiple areas. • Person centred and non- judgmental approach. • Able to work independently, knows own limits and will seek guidance where appropriate. • Creative and willing learn and try new things.
Desirable criteria
- • Experience of supervising staff
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Claire Wylie
- Job title
- OT Clinical Specialist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07771 626091
- Additional information
Lois Whitehead OT Clinical Specialist 07824104354
Jessica Wilcox Senior Occupational Therapist
0115 9691300 Ext. 12120
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Duncan Macmillan House
Porchester Road
Mapperley
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG3 6AA
- Telephone
- 0115 9691300
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