Job Description

The Community Rehabilitation Team work alongside existing community teams to address a persons identified rehabilitation needs through interventions delivered by a range of professionals. The psychologically informed service aims to promote both practical and emotional skills development, social inclusion and meaningful days using a goal based approach to aid recovery. The post holder will work alongside Occupational therapists in the team to deliver specific OT interventions as required. The team covers both Nottingham City and County geographies.



In addition, if the post requires a DBS, then the following text also needs to be added to either the Detailed and Main Responsibilities advert section or Main Duties of the job depending where there are enough characters available :



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.



The main duties include supporting assessments and formulations, supporting psychological interventions and delivering OT functional interventions under the supervision of registered OTs in the community and in patients homes in whatever setting that may be.



#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.



To work closely with the Occupational

Therapists in the team and

developing required support packages.

Carry out a range of individual/group work

under supervision of qualified Occupational

Therapist.



To follow the OT plan supporting service users

developing skills in activities of daily living,

meaningful occupation and to become

integrated into a range of community

resources/facilities, ensuring service users

experience a smooth transition into community

opportunities.

To work in partnership with others, promoting

the work of the service and providing positive

representation.

Service users to receive an equitable appropriate and high quality service.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa.



Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed a t the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary / skill level is below the minimum required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.



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