Job requirements
Essential
33 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Effective communication skills both verbal, written and electronic.
- Skills
Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Skills
Able to complete documentation to high standard
- Skills
Good clinical reasoning skills and effective decision making.
- Skills
Leadership skills.
- Skills
Flexible and innovative.
- Skills
Motivated and also able to motivate others.
- Skills
Team member but also able to work as an autonomous practitioner.
- Skills
Proficient skills in Occupational Therapy screening, assessment, formulation planning, intervention and evaluation skills and timely discharge.
- Skills
Clinical report writing.
- Knowledge
Interest and motivation to work with young people with a range of Mental Health and Emotional needs.
- Knowledge
Working knowledge of trauma informed care.
- Knowledge
Working knowledge of how a range of mental health needs can impact functioning.
- Knowledge
National drivers guiding practice in field of Mental health.
- Experience
Working in line with safeguarding processes and procedures
- Experience
Experience of working as an occupational therapist in the community and/or in patient settings with learning disabilities and/or mental health.
- Experience
Applying evidence based practice to your assessment and treatment.
- Experience
Experience of managing own caseload.
- Experience
Experience working in a multi-disciplinary/multi-agency team.
- Experience
Experience of using standardized and evidence based assessments.
- Experience
Understanding of MOHO.
- Experience
Presenting and delivering training.
- Experience
Undertaking dynamic and formal risk assessments.
- Qualifications
BSc or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- Qualifications
Post qualification training relevant to post to Diploma level or equivalent
- Qualifications
Registration with Health Care Professions Council
- Qualifications
CPD portfolio
- Qualifications
Experience of supervision of junior staff
- Physical Requirements
Able to undertake training in the Prevention & Management of Violence & Aggression (PMVA)
- Physical Requirements
Has the physical ability to perform a full range of occupational therapy duties
- Values and Behaviours
All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- Values and Behaviours
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
- Contractual Requirements
Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Desirable
9 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Promoting and presenting on occupational therapy services.
- Knowledge
Delivering Practice educator role.
- Knowledge
Awareness of a range of specialist assessments relevant to the client population.
- Experience
Experience supporting other staff/students.
- Qualifications
Evidence of CPD
- Qualifications
Member of professional body
- Qualifications
Training in sensory approaches
- Contractual Requirements
Full current valid driving licence valid for UK.
- Contractual Requirements
Access to own transport.
Job overview
Hopewood Hospital in Sherwood, Nottingham has 32 beds across 3 wards and is based on site with an education facility for our inpatients, a CAMHS community base with specialist teams and both inpatient and community perinatal teams.
Hercules Ward is an 8 bedded psychiatric intensive care unit. We work with young people experiencing severe and enduring mental health difficulties and increased risk profiles. We work closely with families and a full MDT to ensure positive outcomes for young people.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Main duties of the job
We’re looking for an experienced and compassionate qualified Occupational Therapist to come and join our team. You will need to be able to work autonomously, with relevant transferable skills and experience to deliver a high-quality Occupational Therapy service to meet the complex needs of the young people. The Occupational Therapist is a core member of the MDT offering core aspects of treatment including support with sensory needs, ADLs, 1:1 and group work.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £20.00 (standard) or £41.00 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £15 per year applies.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the job description and Person Specification for further information relating to the post.
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.
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This advert is for Occupational Therapist with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Retford, England. It is listed as a Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £39959.00 to £48117.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Oct 2026.
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