Job summary
Are you looking at taking the next step in your clinical and leadership career? We are seeking to recruit a dynamic Senior Occupational Therapist with proven clinical skills, knowledge, and experience to provide leadership to a supportive and well established Inpatient Therapy Team.
The post holder will lead and contribute to the clinical development of the service, leading on clinical transformation and wider support to adult inpatient mental health services. Provide direct professional supervision, support and management to the Occupational Therapy Staff.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate, and motivated leader with excellent communication skills to make a difference to the lives of our patients.
Therefore, applicants should have:
Proven clinical, leadership and managerial skills to shape and drive Occupational Therapy Provision
Proven Occupational Therapy Skills and Experience to conduct specific assessments, formulation and interventions,Commitment to working collaboratively with patients, their carers/families
A collaborative approach to working with our inpatient AHPs, the wider MDT and an ability to engage team members and others.
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
To develop, lead and provide highly specialised Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions within the Adult Mental Health Directorate
To provide professional advice and professional supervision as and when appropriate to occupational therapists and/or students. ensuring high quality Occupational Therapy is delivered across the directorate.
To represent Occupational Therapy at appropriate senior management meetings and contribute to the development of inpatient services within AMH
To work collaboratively with a variety of different agencies/professionals ensuring management and treatment meets the holistic needs, providing a well-coordinated care
Job description
Job responsibilities
To develop, lead and provide highly specialised Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions within the Adult Mental Health Directorate
To provide professional advice and professional supervision as and when appropriate to occupational therapists and/or students. ensuring high quality Occupational Therapy is delivered across the directorate.
To represent Occupational Therapy at appropriate senior management meetings and contribute to the development of inpatient services within AMH
To work collaboratively with a variety of different agencies/professionals ensuring management and treatment meets the holistic needs, providing a well-coordinated care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Occupational Therapy Degree/Diploma
- HCPC Registered
Training
Essential
- Leadership Training
- Clinical Educator
Desirable
- Post-Graduate Training specific to client group
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering OT in Mental Health settings
- Experience of clinical, leadership and management
- Supervision and appraisal of staff
- Risk Management
Desirable
- Experience of leading /managing project work
- Experience of research, audit, service evaluation
- Experience of collaboration across teams and services
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Highly specialist applied clinical knowledge
- Knowledge of National Policy and guidance and impact on local practice.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Desirable
- Highly specialist knowledge of how mental and physical health contribute to risk
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Occupational Therapy Degree/Diploma
- HCPC Registered
Training
Essential
- Leadership Training
- Clinical Educator
Desirable
- Post-Graduate Training specific to client group
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering OT in Mental Health settings
- Experience of clinical, leadership and management
- Supervision and appraisal of staff
- Risk Management
Desirable
- Experience of leading /managing project work
- Experience of research, audit, service evaluation
- Experience of collaboration across teams and services
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Highly specialist applied clinical knowledge
- Knowledge of National Policy and guidance and impact on local practice.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Desirable
- Highly specialist knowledge of how mental and physical health contribute to risk
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview 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
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
