Job summary
To provide a highly specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and a range of interventions for groups or individuals. Using highly developed specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and recognised models of practice in order to maintain a highly quality service and develop services as required.

To work as part of this exciting team based at St Ann's Valley Centre. To work alongside CLA CAMHS colleagues including specialist social workers, a speech and language therapist and clinical psychologist to assess and develop support to support the emotional wellbeing of children and young people in local authority care.

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.

Main duties of the job
You will work within a complimentary Multi-Disciplinary Team providing care and treatment to Children and Young people with a range of complex needs and behaviours. The role will provide specialist assessments of needs, formulation, advice, consultation, education and signposting to young people, their families/carers and other members of the MDT.

About us
#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.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum (pro-rata for part time)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 186-923-26-MH
Closing date: 29 October 2026

Job responsibilities

• To manage and develop specialist assessments, treatment plans, delivery and evaluation of interventions for a complex caseload of service users using a person-centred approach.
• To plan, organise and monitor complex programmes and therapy plans implemented by the post holder and others.
• To utilise core and highly specialist occupational therapy skills to meet the complex needs of individuals.
• To utilise highly developed specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory, frames of reference and models of practice to develop clinical practice in this area of work.
• To utilise appropriate formal assessment tools to assess needs and measure outcomes.
• To provide expert skills and advice underpinned by evidence and values-based practice supported by service development.
• To provide clinical OT leadership in the work area ensuring the provision of a needs led, user and carer-focused service.
• Provide highly specialist clinical advice and promote the role of OT to meet the occupational performance needs of service users.
• Contribute to service development and alert managers to resource issues which impact upon service delivery so as to identify gaps and formulate an action plan.

Person Specification
Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Evidence of further training to master level or equivalent experience.
• Assessment of Motor and Process skills calibration/sensory integration theory / vocational rehabilitation.
• A range of assessment tools both formal and informal.
• Current OT interventions and models of practice.
• Risk assessment/risk management.
• Person-centred approaches.
• Teaching/presentation skills.
• Significant post qualification experience.
• Supervision/supporting staff.
• Facilitating a range of group and individual activities.
• Working with diverse client groups who may have difficulty engaging.
• To undertake relevant mandatory training and keep it up to date.
• CPD and maintaining HCP registration.
• 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.
• You will be expected to use a keyboard/computer on a daily basis to input data/reports/assessments.
• You may need to be able to drive i.e. attending meetings.
• Working in a secure environment with access to keys.

Desirable

• Highly specialist skills specific to CAMHS, working with Children and Young people.
• Training relevant to working with Children and Young people.
• CAMHS experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address: St Ann's Valley Centre, 2 Livingstone Road, Nottingham, NG3 3GG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:
Team Manager, Matthew Jenkins, matthew.jenkins@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

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