Specialist Occupational Therapist

NHS; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Newark on Trent seeks a Specialist Occupational Therapist to work with older adults facing mental health challenges. Responsibilities include assessment and treatment planning within a multidisciplinary team. The role offers a supportive environment, competitive salary ranging from £38,682 to £46,580 annually, with opportunities for professional development. Applicants must have a relevant OT qualification and experience with older patients.

Benefits

Up to 33 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity and sick pay

Comprehensive induction and training

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with older adults with mental health conditions.
• Evidence of regular relevant CPD activities.
• Experience working in the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy service for older people with mental health needs.
• Perform specialist assessments and implement treatment programmes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team on care planning.

Skills

Knowledge of mental health needs

Good communication skills

Ability to manage time effectively

Clinical supervision skills

Education

BSc/MSc/Diploma in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Go back Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 19 September 2025

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist?

Are you passionate about working with older people with mental health concerns?

Then we want to hear from you!

The Newark & Sherwood Community Mental Health team are a well-established team, offering assessment and treatment for people over the age of 65 with mental health needs and for people of any age with a dementia diagnosis.

The team covers the Newark & Sherwood locality. Working hours of the team are Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.

We pride ourselves on being a very supportive directorate; a recent Occupational Therapist who joined us said:

"Starting in MHSOP presented me with a huge learning curve and the support of my OT colleagues as well as the wider MHSOP team has been invaluable to me. The saying \"no question is a stupid question\" springs to mind....MHSOP care about their staff and their patients and I am really glad I joined the team."

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.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will work in a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive assessment and interventions which promotes recovery, enabling patients to remain at home and supporting their positive mental and physical wellbeing.

Some of the duties of this job include:

• To provide an occupational therapy service for older people with complex mental health needs / dementia who are referred to the service including providing duty cover for the team.
• To carry out specialist occupational therapy assessment, goal setting, implementation of treatment programmes and evaluation.
• To establish the needs of individuals referred to the service and plan care with colleagues from health, social services, families, and the voluntary sector.
• To represent and promote the specialist role of Occupational Therapy.

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

This post is both a rewarding and essential role, contributing towards the delivery of high quality treatment to our patients in the community.

We would welcome applications from experienced Occupational Therapists, including those that have retired and wanting to return back to the profession.

In return, we will offer you a range of benefits for Making A Difference with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, including:

• Up to 33 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Enhanced maternity and sick pay
• Comprehensive induction and training
• Commitment to career development
• Wide range of training and development opportunities
• Working in a supportive environment
• Regular support and clinical supervision including CPD opportunities

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc/Diploma in OT
• HCPC registration

Further Training

• Evidence of regular relevant CPD activites

Experience

• Experience of working with older people with mental health conditions and/or dementia
• Experience of effective MDT working
• Recent experience of working with older adults with physical conditions
• Experience of working in the community

Skills

• Detailed knowledge of physical and mental health needs for older adults
• Good written, verbal & IT skills with patients, carers and others professionals
• Ability to undertake specialist OT assessments and assess complex risks with people with mental health conditions
• Ability to apply the OT process and plan, carry out and evaluate treatment for this client group according to needs and best practice evidence
• Understanding and aware of equality and diversity including the diverse needs of older adults
• Effective time management and organisational skills and ability to work under pressure
• Clinical supervision skills and able to supervise staff/students
• Ability to undertake initial mental health assessments and experience of care coordination
• Presentation / teaching skills

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

Contractual Requirments

• 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.
• The candidate must be able to work flexibly in terms of the days of the week in order to cover the needs of the service.

Physical requirements

• Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties.

Attributes

• Willingness to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Positive attitude to working with older people with mental health conditions/dementia.
• Positive view of risk enablement and recovery with older adults.

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

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