Senior Occupational Therapist

NHS; Norwich; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join their new Rehabilitation for Complex Psychosis team in Norwich. This part-time role involves working collaboratively to deliver essential OT assessments and interventions. Opportunities for professional development and a supportive team environment are hallmarks of this position.

Benefits

Training and CPD opportunities

Supportive team environment

Access to professional networks

Qualifications

• Significant post registration experience required.
• Knowledge of mental health practices necessary.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Occupational Therapy element of the rehabilitation pathway.
• Provide comprehensive OT assessment and interventions.
• Engage in supervision and professional development.

Skills

Ability to deliver OT assessment / treatment

Ability to effectively prioritise own work load

Education

Diploma / Degree in OT

Clinical supervisor qualification or willing to undertake it

Job description

Job summary

Are you B6 Occupational Therapist who wants to develop their skills and experience working with people with Complex Psychosis in the Norwich, North and South Norfolk area? Are you passionate about teamwork and making a positive difference in people's lives? We'd love for you to join us working in our new Rehabilitation for Complex Psychosis community mental health team based at Hellesdon Hospital in Norwich.

The fast growing team has a Consultant Psychiatrist, AHP lead, Lead Psychologist, Community mental health nurses, Occupational Therapists, CGL Senior Recovery workers, NCC Social workers. We look forward to a dedicated Occupational Therapist joining our friendly and creative team, please contact us to discuss our progress and your potential place with us.

The team has been developed as part of the local community transformation programme and is focussed on improving the lives of adults with complex enduring psychosis with the aim of ensuring people can have rehabilitation when and where they need it.

Main duties of the job

You will be working alongside our AHP Lead in a multi disciplinary team including Occupational Therapists, Community Mental Health Nurses, Peer Support Workers, Senior Support Workers, CGL and Social Workers.

You will drive the Occupational Therapy element of the rehabilitation pathway. Your role will involve providing comprehensive OT assessment and formulation to deliver specific OT interventions across the service user cohort, in collaboration with the MDT.

Supervision, professional development and staff welfare are important to the service and time and support will be available to engage in all these important roles. Our post holder would be able to attend any meetings and training in order to strengthen their understanding of Occupational Therapy and to maintain their evidence-based practice and CPD hours. A variety of CPD opportunities can be explored depending on your career pathway. The wider trust has a range of AHP networks which will support you in developing your Occupational Therapy skills, for example training in assessment tools and taking part in workstreams to further enhance AHP services.

About us

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

Details Date posted

07 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year gross per annum, pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

246-CEN7295819

Job locations

The Conifers, Hellesdon Hospital

Hellesdon Hospital, Drayton High Road, Hellesdon, Norwich. NR6 5BE

Norwich

NR5 6BE

Job description Job responsibilities

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Diploma / Degree in OT
• Clinical supervisor qualification or willing to work towards it

Desirable

• Relevant post graduate training courses

Experience Essential

• Have significant post registration experience
• Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience

Desirable

• Supporting service development

Skills Essential

• Ability to deliver OT assessment / treatment with designated client group.
• Able to effectively prioritise own work load

Other Essential

• Ability to travel independently.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Diploma / Degree in OT
• Clinical supervisor qualification or willing to work towards it

Desirable

• Relevant post graduate training courses

Experience Essential

• Have significant post registration experience
• Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience

Desirable

• Supporting service development

Skills Essential

• Ability to deliver OT assessment / treatment with designated client group.
• Able to effectively prioritise own work load

Other Essential

• Ability to travel independently.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

The Conifers, Hellesdon Hospital

Hellesdon Hospital, Drayton High Road, Hellesdon, Norwich. NR6 5BE

Norwich

NR5 6BE

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

The Conifers, Hellesdon Hospital

Hellesdon Hospital, Drayton High Road, Hellesdon, Norwich. NR6 5BE

Norwich

NR5 6BE

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)