Job Description

Are you looking for something a bit different, a new challenge, a varied role?



Wathwood is an award-winning medium secure mental health hospital and prides itself on providing the highest quality of care to our patients.



We are seeking to recruit an occupational therapist to join our occupational therapy and education team and work with our fantastic multi-disciplinary teams within the hospital to provide assessment, risk management, care and treatment to aid recovery and further the patient journey.



Wathwood Hospital is a purpose-built, 78 bed adult, male, medium secure hospital. Located in its own grounds and surrounded by open countryside and woods, it caters for those aged between 18 and 65 who require assessment and treatment of mental health difficulties in a secure environment. The hospital has excellent facilities for patients and provides a wide range of leisure, sport, craft, vocational and educational opportunities.



This is a full-time position, but part-time applicants are welcome to apply.



Other benefits include a substantial NHS pension scheme, free parking and use of the multi-gym, sports hall and swimming pool.



We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate, and highly motivated individual to work in a challenging but rewarding role, to make a difference to the lives of our patients.



Working with the support of a senior therapist, you will be expected to manage a clinical caseload as well as provide group and individual interventions. You will also have opportunity to develop and build skills in group therapy, working alongside psychological therapy and nursing colleagues.



The post is open to newly qualified therapists and experienced therapists wishing to broaden their skills in a new setting. We are a large, friendly and supportive team of registered OTs, assistants, technical instructors and education staff.



Regular clinical supervision, professional support and preceptorship are offered along with opportunities for professional development. There is a clinical lead occupational therapist and an occupational therapy professional manager within the team supporting the delivery of a quality, evidence-based service, continuing professional development and staff wellbeing.



Informal visits and enquires are encouraged. Please contact Emma Parr, Occupational Therapy Professional Lead 01709 870822 or Emma.Parr@nottshc.nhs.uk



Interviews to be held on 14 August 2025



#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 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.



Deliver a needs-led occupational therapy programme using a range of assessments, treatment approaches and evaluation, based on best available evidence. To be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work including the management of the individuals on their caseload, ensuring high standards of clinical care, utilising core occupational therapy skills. Be actively involved in the clinical risk assessment and development of risk management plans for patients and adhere to these. Effectively manage a nominated caseload under supervision. Adhere to local Forensic and OT Quality Standards, RCOT and HCPC Professional Standards for Occupational Therapy. Successfully time manage and prioritise areas of responsibility. Be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team providing clinical reports as necessary and actively contributing to the Care Programme Approach (CPA) process. Communicate effectively within own service and with other colleagues. Be actively involved in clinical governance and quality assurance activities as required. Accurately record statistical information. Keep accurate, appropriate and contemporaneous patient records in accordance with the Forensic Information Governance Group and Trust Policy. Undertake administrative tasks as required by the service and the Directorate. To undertake any other duties that would be a reasonable expectation of the role.

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.