Job summary
The Mental Health Services for Older People's Gedling & Hucknall Intensive Home Treatments Team (IHTT) primary purpose is to enable people to live as independently as possible at a time when they are needing urgent and intensive support due to a mental health need. The team values high quality care, uses creativity and flexibility to provide a truly person-centred approach.
IHTT work with people with a diagnosis of dementia or people aged 65+ with a mental health need, utilising their specialist skills and knowledge of mental and physical health to maximise outcomes for the person. IHTT recognises the importance of people recovering in their own home so work to prevent unnecessary admissions into hospital and residential care settings, and to facilitate a timely return home following an inpatient stay.
The teams provide an urgent response to referrals within 24-48 hours and can support people in the community for up to 8 weeks. The teams work across 7 days a week .
Main duties of the job
People referred to the IHTT can expect that a clinician will see the person at home to assess their needs and to work with them to construct a collaborative care plan that is individually tailored to their specific mental health needs. Over the course of the initial first weeks, the person will receive regular visits from other members of the team as per their care plan, and a weekly review by a clinician to assess the progress and make changes to the plan as required. When ready for discharge, the clinician will look at the person's ongoing needs to identify appropriate support and make any referrals needed to facilitate this. Throughout the time with the team, people can expect to be treated with dignity, compassion, and respect.
Some of the duties of this job include:
- To provide an occupational therapy service for older people with complex mental health needs- To carry out occupational therapy assessment, goal setting, implementation of treatment programmes and evaluation.- To establish the needs of individuals referred to the service and plan recovery focused care with colleagues from health, social services, families, and the voluntary sector.
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.
We would welcome applications from Occupational Therapists, including those that have retired and wanting to return back to the profession.
We would also encourage those wishing to seek part-time work to apply.
In return, we will offer you a range of benefits for Making A Difference with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, including:
Up to 33 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)Flexible workingGenerous NHS pension schemeEnhanced maternity and sick payComprehensive induction and trainingCommitment to career developmentWide range of training and development opportunitiesWorking in a supportive environmentRetail discountsRegular support and clinical supervision including CPD opportunities
In addition to the above benefits, The Mental Health Services for Older People Occupational Therapy service offers regular monthly forums on wide range of topics to promote continuous personal development and staff support.
You will also have access to a Band 7 Occupational Therapy Clinical Specialist and an Allied Health Professional Lead for specialist advice and support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is both rewarding and a vital role towards the delivery of treatment to our patients.
We would welcome applications from Occupational Therapists, including those that have retired and wanting to return back to the profession.
We would also encourage those wishing to seek part-time work to apply.
In return, we will offer you a range of benefits for Making A Difference with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, including:
Up to 33 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)Flexible workingGenerous NHS pension schemeEnhanced maternity and sick payComprehensive induction and trainingCommitment to career developmentWide range of training and development opportunitiesWorking in a supportive environmentRetail discountsRegular support and clinical supervision including CPD opportunities
In addition to the above benefits, The Mental Health Services for Older People Occupational Therapy service offers regular monthly forums on wide range of topics to promote continuous personal development and staff support.
You will also have access to a Band 7 Occupational Therapy Clinical Specialist and an Allied Health Professional Lead for specialist advice and support.
Person Specification
Contractual Requirement
Essential
- Driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Practice placement educator accredited
Further training
Essential
- Evidence of regular relevant CPD activities
Work experience
Essential
- Experience of working with older people with mental health conditions and dementia
- Experience of MDT working
Desirable
- Recent experience of working with adults with mental health conditions
- Experience of working in a community or primary care team
Aptitudes/Skills
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of physical and mental health needs for older adults
- Good written, verbal and IT skills with patients, carers and other professionals
- Ability to undertake specialist OT assessment and asses complex risks with people with mental health conditions and cognitive impairment
- Ability to apply the OT process and plan, carry out and evaluate the treatment for this group according to needs and best practice evidence
- Effective time management and organisation skills and ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Clinical supervision skills
- Ability to undertake initial mental health assessments and experience of care co-ordination
- Presentation/teaching skills
Dispositional Attributes
Essential
- Willingness to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Positive attitude to working with older people with mental health conditions/dementia
- Positive view of risk enablement and recovery with older adults
- 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
Person Specification
Contractual Requirement
Essential
- Driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Practice placement educator accredited
Further training
Essential
- Evidence of regular relevant CPD activities
Work experience
Essential
- Experience of working with older people with mental health conditions and dementia
- Experience of MDT working
Desirable
- Recent experience of working with adults with mental health conditions
- Experience of working in a community or primary care team
Aptitudes/Skills
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of physical and mental health needs for older adults
- Good written, verbal and IT skills with patients, carers and other professionals
- Ability to undertake specialist OT assessment and asses complex risks with people with mental health conditions and cognitive impairment
- Ability to apply the OT process and plan, carry out and evaluate the treatment for this group according to needs and best practice evidence
- Effective time management and organisation skills and ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Clinical supervision skills
- Ability to undertake initial mental health assessments and experience of care co-ordination
- Presentation/teaching skills
Dispositional Attributes
Essential
- Willingness to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Positive attitude to working with older people with mental health conditions/dementia
- Positive view of risk enablement and recovery with older adults
- 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
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).
