Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 25 November 2026

Job summary
Are you passionate about working with adults with mental health issues?
Then we want to hear from you!
We are looking to fill a part time post at a Local Mental Health Team covering the Gedling area of Nottinghamshire. Our core business hours are 09:00-17:00.

Main duties of the job
Occupational Therapist with excellent communication skills to join our existing dynamic multidisciplinary Local Mental Health Team.
The post-holder will conduct specific assessments, formulation and interventions, working collaboratively with patients, their carers/families and partnership organisations to develop creative, goal oriented, time limited occupational therapy plans.
In return, we offer you a supporting network of colleagues, opportunities for career development, access to high quality supervision, and an employer who is supportive of your own physical and mental wellbeing.

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 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

Details
Date posted: 11 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 186-1027-26-GH
Job locations: Gedling LMHT, Manor Road, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 3AY, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is both rewarding and a vital role towards the assessment and delivery of treatment to our patients in the Gedling area.
To provide a high-quality Occupational Therapy service collaboratively with the patients in their own homes and local environments. Working with an assistant in the provision of intervention plans. If interested see JD/Spec for more details.
Professional and clinical supervision will be provided by an identified Occupational Therapist.
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.
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

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: BSc or MSc Occupational Therapy
• Essential: HCPC registered
• Essential: Specialist knowledge/post registration and experience of working in a mental health setting
• Desirable: Demonstrates continued professional development to maintain registration

Physical Requirements

• Essential: Physical ability to perform a full range of duties
• Desirable: Experience of working in community or acute mental health

Training

• Essential: OT Practice Fieldwork Educator
• Essential: Willingness to undertake clinical practice, education, and training to enhance service delivery
• Desirable: Relevant training to post

Knowledge/Skills

• Essential: Assessment and OT process skills
• Essential: Effective risk management
• Essential: Skilled in motivating others
• Essential: Team working
• Essential: Quality and audit skills
• Desirable: Experience of supervising and leading staff

Contractual Requirements

• Essential: A driving license is required for this post, however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010

Values and Behaviours

• Essential: All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion, Teamwork
• Essential: All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Gedling LMHT, Manor Road, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 3AY, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Team Manager Robyn Lowe, robyn.lowe@nottshc.nhs.uk, 01159524098

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