Occupational Therapist

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist with a passion for work within a mental health setting., They will lead on developing and providing effective programmes of Occupational Therapy for a specific patient group, and contribute to the overall OT service development. The role involves deputising for senior staff as required, As a senior Band 6 Occupational Therapist you will be expected to manage a clinical caseload as well as provide group and individual interventions. The hospital has excellent facilities for patients and provides a wide range of leisure, sport, craft, vocational , activities of dally living skills and educational opportunities.

You will have responsibility for being the Occupational Therapist for the male intellectual disability inpatient ward .

You will also lead on one of the pathways within the OT department.

You will work with the MDT to develop individualised patient focused risk management plans.

This role will involve providing clinical leadership for band 5 OT and other therapy staff working on the ward and overseeing the ward therapy programme.

You will be expected to supervise other occupational therapy staff and students on clinical placements. You will also have opportunities to lead on service development initiatives.

Day to day you will be supported by an occupational therapy team leader Regular clinical supervision and professional support are offered along with opportunities for professional development. We want to help our staff reach their full potential and are committed to providing the support, skills and development needed to success. This includes a supportive and strong health and well-being team.

We are looking for an highly motivated individual to work in a rewarding role as a senior Band 6 Occupational Therapist in a low secure hospital.

#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