Occupational Therapist | Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Nottingham is seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist to provide assessments and interventions for young people, particularly those on the Youth Justice pathway. The ideal candidate will have a full UK driving license and experience in managing complex needs within a multidisciplinary team. This role supports innovative mental health services with assessments and therapy plans tailored to young individuals.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license and vehicle for business use required.
• Willingness to pay for DBS check deducted from salary.
• Encouraged to enrol for DBS Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop specialist assessments and treatment plans.
• Plan and monitor complex therapy programs.
• Utilize formal assessment tools to measure outcomes.

Skills

Occupational Therapy Skills

Assessment and Intervention

Teamwork in MDT

Job description

Overview

To provide highly specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and interventions for young people open to the CAMHS Head2Head team. Using highly developed specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and recognised models of practice to maintain a high quality service and develop services as required. To work as part of the Head2Head MDT in delivering Mental Health assessment and intervention to young people open on the Youth Justice pathway. The team also work with young people who have co-existing substance use needs, Harmful sexual behaviour and First onset psychosis and At Risk Mental State. You will work within a complimentary MDT providing care and treatment to Young people within Nottinghamshire and Nottingham City with a range of complex needs who are primarily on the Youth Justice pathway. The role will provide direct specialist assessments of needs, formulation, advice, consultation, education and signposting to young people, their families/carers and other members of the MDT. The team use an assertive outreach approach to meet the needs of the young people we work with.

Responsibilities

• To manage and develop specialist assessments, treatment plans, delivery and evaluation of intervention for a complex caseload of service users using a client centred approach.
• To plan, organise and monitor complex programmes and therapy plans implemented by the post holder and others.
• To utilise core and highly specialist occupational therapy skills to meet the complex needs of the individuals.
• To utilise highly developed specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory, frame of reference and models of practice to develop clinical practice in this area of work.
• To utilise appropriate formal assessment tools to assess needs and measure outcomes.
• To provide expert skills and advice underpinned by evidence and values based practice supported by service development.

Requirements

• A full UK driving license 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.
• 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.

This advert closes on Monday 6 Oct 2025