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

You will need to be motivated and passionate about the recovery-focussed care of our older patients. The post covers the Mansfield and Ashfield locality visiting patients within their own homes.

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.

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

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

• Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties.

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc/MSC/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registered

Desirable

• L'Apple training/practice educator training

Contractual Requirements

Desirable

• oCar driver/owner and UK driving license.

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

Training

Essential

• Evidence of relevant CPD and how this is applied to practice skills

Desirable

• Any training relevant to mental health/dementia

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in mental health

Desirable

• oWork experience in acute mental health. Working experience in older adults' mental health. Recovery focused practice

Knowledge/skills/aptitude

Essential

• oAssessment and OT process skills relevant to clinical area o
• 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

• Experience of supervising staff

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heather House

72 Portland Street

Kirkby in Ashfield

NG17 7AG



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