Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Mental Health Services
(Minimum 6 months NHS experience is mandatory)
Band: Band 6
Job Title: Occupational Therapist - Mental Health Services
Location: Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Pay Rate: £22 per hour
Pay Mechanism: Direct Engagement
Contract Duration: 25/11/2024 - 25/02/2025
About the Trust: Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust provides high-quality services across mental health, learning disability, and community healthcare sectors. The Trust is committed to delivering excellent care and supporting staff development through training and innovation, contributing to a compassionate and inclusive environment.
Job Overview: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. In this role, you will deliver a patient needs-led occupational therapy programme, utilizing a range of assessments, treatment approaches, and evaluation methods based on best available evidence. You will work with a specific patient group, contributing to their overall care and rehabilitation.
Key Responsibilities: *Deliver a patient needs-led occupational therapy programme through assessment, treatment, and evaluation, ensuring best practice and evidence-based approaches.
*Be actively involved in clinical risk assessment and development of risk management plans, ensuring adherence to these protocols.
*Effectively manage a nominated caseload under supervision, ensuring timely and professional service delivery.
*Adhere to professional and locally agreed standards of practice.
*Time manage effectively and prioritize areas of responsibility.
*Contribute as an active member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), providing clinical reports and contributing to the Care Programme Approach (CPA) process.
*Participate in clinical governance and quality assurance activities.
*Undertake any other duties relevant to the role, such as session cover.
Key Requirements: *Proven experience in occupational therapy assessment, treatment planning, delivery, and evaluation in a mental health setting.
*Experience planning and delivering a variety of individual and group interventions.
*Strong experience of effective team working within a multi-disciplinary setting.
*Ability to maintain accurate written records, databases, and produce detailed reports.
*Experience of liaising with other agencies, services, and professional colleagues.
*Experience in secure settings (e.g., prison, young offender institute, or forensic unit) is desirable.
*Experience in supervising other staff members or OT students.
*Experience in undertaking clinical audits is advantageous.
Key Skills: *Ability to motivate and engage patients in their therapy.
*Ability to work independently and manage a caseload efficiently.
*Strong communication, negotiation, and liaison skills (both written and oral).
*Ability to work effectively within a multi-professional team, fostering positive working relationships.
*Ability to maintain clear professional boundaries when working with challenging patient groups.
How to Apply: Please send your updated CV to or contact us at for further information. Use the job reference number BS/10277/OT1.