# Occupational Therapy Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/occupational-therapy-assistant/0cfed323-0b7e-43e3-a6f1-eb2ce43c8521 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/occupational-therapy-assistant/0cfed323-0b7e-43e3-a6f1-eb2ce43c8521.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Rampton Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Occupational therapy assistant - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 per annum (pro rata for part time) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday 9-5) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-06T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-22T15:10:30.398Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Nottinghamshire/Sherwood_Nottingham/Nottinghamshire_Healthcare_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Occupational_Therapy_Assistant/Occupational_Therapy_Assistant-v8224282 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8224282?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The Lookout Adolescent Unit are looking for a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our dedicated CAMHS Inpatient team. Working alongside Occupational Therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will support the delivery of therapeutic activities and interventions that help young people develop independence, confidence, and meaningful daily routines during their recovery journey. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with excellent communication skills, creativity, and an interest in supporting children and young people experiencing mental health and emotional difficulties. Previous experience working with children, young people, or within healthcare is desirable ### Main duties of the job Please see attached job description and person specification for further details relating to the role ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities 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 £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (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 £16 per year applies. A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. ### Applicant requirements 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. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Willingness to undertake training and appropriate to role and service. - Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. - Good written and verbal communication skills. - Good IT skills - Good interpersonal skills including managing challenging behaviour. - Group facilitation and planning skills. - Self motivated and able to motivate others. - Managing resources and working within a budget - Lone working and independently managing own time - Team working with other agencies and professionals - Teaching/training skills - Good organisation and time management skills – managing own workload ### Training **Essential** - Training relevant to the role and client group such as Oliver McGowan, Sensory Approaches, Trauma, and Occupational Therapy Approaches ### Knowledge **Essential** - Specific knowledge around mental illness and the needs of the population at The Lookout including the barriers to occupational engagement - Knowledge of the role of occupational therapy within the population at The Lookout ### Experience **Essential** - Knowledge and experience of the barriers to occupational engagement relevant to the client group and setting. - Knowledge and experience of sensory approaches, trauma informed care, motivating others, occupational therapy models or approaches and making information accessible - Experience of planning and running groups relevant to the client group with need for minimal supervision. Experience of working in a health or social care setting with adolescents. - Experience of supporting students, new starters or junior staff. ### Contractual **Essential** - A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. - Manual drivers licence or access to own vehicle for business use. ### Qualifications **Essential** - NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent level of knowledge and plus knowledge and skills development for young people with mental health difficulties to diploma level equivalence ### 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 ## Documents - [job description & person specification (pdf, 494.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10635438) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.