Job summary
- Main area
- Occupational Therapy
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Covering 9am-5pm service)
- Job ref
- 186-410-25-GH
- Employer
- Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- IDD Occupational Therapy Team
- Town
- Nottingham
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 Per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Occupational Therapist
Band 6
Job overview
IDD Occupational Therapy team are looking for a part time (22.5hr) Band 6 qualified clinician to join our busy Community Intellectual disabilities Team (CIDT) in a substantive position.
The position is a hybrid role with an office base at Fern House, Highbury Hospital but with some home working available and will cover the clinical patch of Gelding.
Our team is operational Monday – Friday 09.00am – 17.00pm and the successful applicant will be required to work three days per week
To provide occupational therapy as part of wider MDT within specialist services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Primary reason for OT input in IDD relates to individuals experiencing difficulties with any aspect of occupational performance resulting from their intellectual disability and associated health needs, which cannot be met in mainstream services.
Main duties of the job
The OT role in IDD sits within a wider multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team consisting of psychiatry, psychology, nurses, speech and language therapy, physiotherapy and co-located with social work colleagues.
The post holder will independently manage a caseload of adults with intellectual disabilities and complex needs whom may present with behaviours that may challenge
OT sessions are conducted in individuals homes, day centres, work places, residential care, group homes, supported living homes and respite care. Therefore, you will need to be able to travel across a large geographical area
You will participate in maintaining, planning, provision and developing the occupational therapy service and engaging in specific projects as directed by the leadership team
You will work autonomously and within an MDT team, screening, assessing, formulating, care planning, delivering interventions, providing education and consultation, evaluating and discharging in a timely manner
You will provide leadership and supervise junior staff and students
Working for our organisation
#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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We provide access to career development opportunities, including a wide range of courses that will help you grow and succeed. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, we can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.
We can offer you the opportunity to work within an experienced and dynamic established Multi-Disciplinary Team.
You will be working for the largest combined mental health, intellectual disability and general healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
As an employer, we offer:
- Competitive Salary, including enhancements for working unsocial hours
- 27 days annual leave, plus 8 paid bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time). Annual Leave with increase to 29 days after 5 years’ service & 33 days after 10 years’ service
- Free on-site parking
- Access to Health & Wellbeing support services
- Career development and training opportunities
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
- Paid induction
We also a range of other benefits including, but not limited to, retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check, and cycle to work scheme.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
- Experience or interest working with clients with intellectual disabilities
Desirable criteria
- Qualification in therapeutic approaches with intellectual disabilities and families
Contractual
Essential criteria
- 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
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and documents pertaining to intellectual disabilities
- Ability to maintain accurate case records in line with Trust policies and procedure
- Knowledge and experience of provision of a holistic emotional/mental health assessment
- Ability to be an autonomous practitioner whilst being able to work as an integral part of a multi-agency team
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge and application of behaviour programmes and support for people with emotional health problems
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to work independently and prioritise own workload
- Ability to triage presentation and acuity of emotional and mental health concerns and identify appropriate treatment pathways
- Ability to maintain clear professional boundaries when working with a potentially challenging patient group
- Good IT Skills
- Good communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Providing clinical supervision and mentorship to junior staff
values and behaviours
Essential criteria
- • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- • 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
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Robert Wilson
- Job title
- Occupational Therapy Professional Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07818408544
- Additional information
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