Occupational Therapy Assistant

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; West Bridgford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in West Bridgford seeks a full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant to join their Local Mental Health Team. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude towards patient care. Responsibilities include supporting Occupational Therapists in delivering recovery-focused interventions. The position offers a supportive network and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Access to high-quality supervision

Opportunities for career development

Support for physical and mental wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience working in a mental health setting is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist Occupational Therapists in delivering interventions to promote recovery.
• Support patients in developing skills for daily living.
• Participate in team meetings and provide input on patient care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proactive and compassionate

Recovery-focused outlook

Education

Relevant qualification or experience in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Are you passionate about working with adults with mental health issues?

Then we want to hear from you!

We are looking to fill a full-time post at a Local Mental Health Team covering the Rushcliffe area of Nottingham. Our core business hours are 09:00-17:00, but some flexibility can be offered.

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), and 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.

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. Therefore, the Trust would not be able to sponsor for such visas.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship at: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

We are seeking a proactive, compassionate, caring, and recovery-focused Occupational Therapy Assistant with excellent communication skills to join our existing dynamic multidisciplinary Local Mental Health Team. The post-holder will work alongside our experienced Occupational Therapists to offer interventions that promote recovery, enabling patients to live their best lives.

In return, we offer a supportive network of colleagues, opportunities for career development, access to high-quality supervision, and an employer who supports your physical and mental wellbeing.

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire, including intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services from over 200 sites.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer employee-led networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, Green Champions, Freedom to Speak Up, Health and Wellbeing Champions, and Menopause Champions, supporting our diverse workforce.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority, supported by in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, and a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a dedicated Energy and Environmental team working towards our net-zero commitment.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Jayne Steed
• Job Title: Professional Lead
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]