Job summaryThe Clinical Beds team provides holistic assessments to patients who require a period of rehabilitation and assessment prior to going home after being discharged from hospital.
We work closely as a multidisciplinary team alongside our partner services such as Adult social care and continuing health care to aid patients and families make long term decisions about their health and social care needs.
This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your skill set in a holistic manner working with occupational therapists and mental health nurses along with supporting junior colleagues such as student nurses, assistant practitioners and rehabilitation support workers.
Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 24 August 2026.
For any questions relating to the post or to arrange an insight visit please contact Maryam Ebrahim, 07584 543543, Maryam.ebrahim2@nhs.net
Main duties of the jobYou will need to demonstrate high standards of evidence based clinical practice, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to prioritise your workload, manage your time effectively, and work flexibly within the team.
You will carry out profession specific, and holistic, assessments and evaluations as required to promote independence and prevent unnecessary hospital admissions. You will be part of the multi-disciplinary team; planning and developing goal focused rehabilitation/reablement programme for adults with a wide variety of complex physical and mental health needs in community beds.
Alongside the multidisciplinary team the successful candidate with plan and develop goal focus rehabilitation/reablement programmes for adults with a wide variety of complex physical and mental health needs, while the individuals are having a period of assessment and/or rehabilitation with the aim to facilitate discharge into an appropriate setting
The ideal candidate will be an experience occupational therapist with knowledge and experience of community services, you will need to be able to prioritise your workload, have excellent communication skills and be able to build therapeutic relations with our partner services such as adult social care and continuing health care.
About usWe are a provider of NHS Community Health Services, CityCare exists to support the health and wellbeing of all local people, working alongside other health and care partners to achieve this. We are a value driven, people business with a passion for excellence. Our vision and social purpose is to make a difference everyday to the health & wellbeing of our communities and our values of kindness, respect, trust and honesty lie at the heart of everything we do, guiding how we work together with partners and each other to consistently deliver high quality compassionate care. As a social enterprise we aim to add social value by investing in the future of our local communities and helping to make a difference in peoples lives.
CityCare value the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBT+ or from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) background, as they are currently under-represented within our organisation.
We are proud to be a forces-friendly organisation and are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, and military spouses/partners. We value the unique skills and contributions you bring.
CityCare is an equal opportunities employer. We are positive about employing people with disabilities. If you require your application in a different format please contact People Services on ncp.recruitment@nhs.net. CityCare is committed to the protection of vulnerable adults and children.
Job responsibilitiesJob Purpose- To work as an autonomous practitioner, you will undertake comprehensive assessments to identify and meet the health needs for Individuals under the care of community beds as well as support with their general assessments and rehabilitation goals.
- To carry out profession specific, and holistic, assessments, care plans and evaluation as required.
- To assist the multi-disciplinary team to plan and develop a goal focused rehabilitation/reablement programme for adults with a wide variety of complex physical and mental health needs while individuals are having a period of assessment and facilitate their discharge to an appropriate setting.
- To be responsible for continuing the ongoing development of high standards of clinical practice with evidence based focus.
- To work as required within the Community Beds team across our sites, liaising with patients, families and Social services to assessing individuals
Dimensions- Responsible for Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment for a defined clinical caseload appropriate to the service area.
- Able to fulfil physical demands of role, including manual handling applications.
- Will be required to travel city-wide for client visits, meetings and training.
- To participate in rehabilitation treatment programmes with the MDT
- To carry out training of other members of staff.
- Support senior colleagues with the facilitation of student placements.
Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership- To support the Team Manager in implementing and evaluating targets and objectives to assist in the ongoing development of the whole service.
- To advise the Team Manager in relation to clinical needs of the client group.
- To take delegated responsibility for management duties as required.
- To ensure the health & safety of self and others at all times in accordance with Health & Safety legislation and City Care policy and procedures.
- To use information technology on a daily basis and participate in identified data collection and statistics and to maintain clear, concise and timely records in line with the service policy.
- To demonstrate flexibility, prioritise effectively and time manage self, supporting others to do the same. Be able to delegate appropriately.
- To participate in the Lone Worker Tracking procedure as applies to the team.
- To act as duty clinician for the process of referrals
- To undertake any other duties which may be reasonably required
Clinical Skills- To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your work, including the management of clients in your care. To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the clients.
- To gain valid informed consent and to identify through assessment clients who lack capacity. To work within a legal framework with clients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment.
- To undertake advanced comprehensive assessment and evaluation of adults presenting with a wide variety of complex physical and mental health needs, utilising a high level of investigative and analytical skills.
- To be responsible for carrying a client caseload and to provide highly specialist clinical reasoning in assessing, devising and evaluating individualised rehabilitation programmes with clients. Including completing Nursing care needs such as wound management, catheter care, stoma care management.
- To be responsible for coordinating the safe and timely discharge process from community beds.
- To risk assess, advise and where appropriate provide equipment including teaching clients / carers in its use.
- To provide highly specialist advice, education and mentorship to the other staff and colleagues within the Reablement team and other multi-professional teams around current best practice and evidence based practice regarding the clinical management of clients. To drive quality, clinical service improvement and clinical excellence.
- To be responsible for own continuing professional development keeping abreast of new trends and developments. Attend relevant conferences and training courses, supporting junior staff to do the same. Incorporate new developments into clinical practice.
- To participate in the supervision framework as a supervisee and a supervisor, including the appraisal process. To be able to set own objectives and evaluate own learning and that of more junior staff.
- To be a clinical educator for undergraduate students on University placements, supervising, educating and measuring their performance against the standards set by the degree level qualification.
- To undertake CityCares Holistic Worker Framework competencies.
Professional- To work to your Code of Professional Conduct.
- To maintain a high standard of care to clients and carers including accurate and detailed documentation.
- To be responsible for own Continuing Professional Development maintaining an up to date portfolio.
- To facilitate and carry out 1:1 and group education and training to colleagues and junior staff to improve knowledge and practice.
- To contribute to Clinical Governance agenda and apply Risk Management strategies.
- To contribute to implementation of service development and change as appropriate.
Policy- To be actively involved in Clinical Governance, implement policies and proposing practice changes.
- To comply with organisations Lone Working Policy and local team guidelines at all times when working alone.
Planning and Organisation- To be responsible for own time and caseload management.
- To liaise effectively with other professionals and agencies to enhance rehabilitation within the boundaries of Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC and Social Care.
- To use information technology on a daily basis to record information and statistics, to aid communication and produce reports.
- To ensure the Health and Safety of staff and clients at all times in accordance with Health and Safety legislation, Trust policy and procedures.
- To undertake any other duties which may be reasonably required.
Training- To comply with and complete statutory and mandatory training in line with Nottingham CityCare Partnership policy.
- To attend training events as appropriate to support your continuing professional development.
- To maintain a continuing professional development portfolio identifying learning objectives.
- To actively participate in your own supervision, annual performance review and personal development plan.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Occupational Therapist Qualification
- Professional Registration
Desirable- Evidence of further Professional Development
- Leadership qualification
- Mentor/assessor training
ExperienceEssential- Experience of rehabilitation with adults
- Community experience
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of supervising junior, unqualified staff and students
Desirable- Experience working within intermediate care services
- Experience of working with clients with mental health needs
Special RequirementsEssential- Ability to be flexible over hours worked within contracted hours to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to be flexible over working weekend and bank holidays shifts
- Full driving licence and the ability to travel between locations, access to own vehicle for work purposes with business insurance
Knowledge and skillsEssential- Knowledge and experience of wide range of approaches in the management of complex long term conditions.
- Ability to carry out comprehensive assessments and the development and evaluation of treatment plans
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to involve individuals in a person-centred approach to care
Desirable- Advanced clinical reasoning skills.
- SystmOne and IT experience.
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. 
