Occupational Therapist

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join their multidisciplinary team. The role includes planning and delivering high-quality therapy for patients in an inpatient mental health setting. Candidates should hold a relevant Occupational Therapy degree and current HCPC registration. A strong ability to work independently and collaboratively is essential. The successful candidate will receive ongoing support and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Opportunities for career development

Access to high-quality clinical supervision

Supportive of colleague wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in acute mental health settings desired.
• Ability to run individual and group interventions required.
• Understanding of the Mental Health Act and Clinical Risk.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement high-quality Occupational Therapy input.
• Provide various individual and group interventions.
• Liaise with agencies for effective patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Motivational skills

Adaptability and flexibility

Education

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

Current HCPC registration

Job description

Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 30 December 2025

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist with a passion for work within an inpatient mental health setting. Then we want to hear from you!

We are seeking a proactive, compassionate, caring and recovery-focused HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with excellent communication skills to join our existing multidisciplinary teams to be involved in holistic assessments and interventions to support the planning and delivery of patient care.

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 enroll for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a proactive, compassionate, caring and recovery-focused HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with excellent communication skills to join our existing dynamic multidisciplinary teams to be involved in holistic assessments and interventions to support the planning and delivery of patient care. The multidisciplinary teams all work in a way that is collaborative, evidence-based and responsive to people's needs.

In return, we offer you a supporting professional network of colleagues, opportunities for career development, access to high quality clinical supervision, and an employer who is supportive of your own physical and mental wellbeing.

The Mental Health Care Group of Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust comprises three care units: Adult Mental Health, Mental Health Services for Older People and Specialist Services.

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 responsibilities

To effectively plan and implement high quality Occupational Therapy input with Service Users on the adult mental health rehabilitation wards at Bracken House, Mansfield.

You will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team and will provide a variety of individual and group occupational therapy interventions to a diverse range of service users, both on the wards, in the therapy area and when appropriate in patients homes.

You will liaise with a range of agencies and services across Nottinghamshire.

You will manage a variable clinical caseload, working with people with a diverse range of needs towards an effective discharge from hospital.

Professional and clinical supervision will be provided by an identified Occupational Therapist and you will link into the wider network in Nottinghamshire working co-operatively with colleagues to ensure high quality service provision and gain opportunities for support and Continued Professional Development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current Health and Care Professions Council registration

Training

• Evidence of recent continuing professional development
• L'APPLE Accreditation

Experience

• Occupational therapy assessment, treatment planning, delivery and evaluation in an acute mental health setting.
• Planning and running a variety of individual and group interventions.
• Effective team working.
• Liaison with other agencies, services and professional colleagues
• Experience of the occupational therapy process in other services
• Student/staff supervision

Knowledge

• Patient-focused approaches such as Recovery and user/carer involvement.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and current mental health issues.
• Knowledge of assessment, treatment and evaluation approaches used in mental health.
• Awareness of health and safety and clinical risk issues.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication, negotiation and liaison skills.
• Basic IT skills.
• Ability to demonstrate a non-judgmental attitude
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Motivational skills.
• Ability to respond appropriately to quickly changing situations

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
• 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.

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearper annum (pro rata for part time)