Job Description

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.



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.



#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



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)



Flexible working



Generous NHS pension scheme



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



Retail discounts



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.