NHS
Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Job Description
- Req#: C9186-25-0847?language=en&page=631&sort=publicationDateDesc
- 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.
- Willingness to undertake clinical practice, education, and training to enhance service delivery.
- Relevant training to post
- Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties.
- Able to undertake training in the management of violence reduction
- Experience in working with people with mental health issues
- Experience of working in community or acute mental health services
- Recovery focused practice
- Awareness of a range of health conditions and interventions
- Demonstrates awareness of the needs of people with mental health problems
- Time management and flexible, ability to work across multiple areas.
- Skilled in motivating others
- Team working
- Awareness of effective risk management skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality
- Client centered/ non- judgmental.
- Able to work independently, knows own limits.
- Shows respect, recognising peoples' differences.
- 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.
- GCSE/GCE or equivalent in English
- NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Mental Health
- 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.
- Willingness to undertake clinical practice, education, and training to enhance service delivery.
- Relevant training to post
- Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties.
- Able to undertake training in the management of violence reduction
- Experience in working with people with mental health issues
- Experience of working in community or acute mental health services
- Recovery focused practice
- Awareness of a range of health conditions and interventions
- Demonstrates awareness of the needs of people with mental health problems
- Time management and flexible, ability to work across multiple areas.
- Skilled in motivating others
- Team working
- Awareness of effective risk management skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality
- Client centered/ non- judgmental.
- Able to work independently, knows own limits.
- Shows respect, recognising peoples' differences.
- 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.
- GCSE/GCE or equivalent in English
- NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Mental Health
Job summary
Are you passionate about working with adults with mental health issues?
Then we want to hear from you!
We are looking for a full time Occupational Therapy Assistant at a Local Mental Health Team covering Newark and Sherwood.
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
We are seeking a proactive, compassionate, caring and recovery focused Occupational Therapy Assistant with excellent communication skills to join our existing dynamic multidisciplinary Local Mental Health Team. The post- holder will work alongside our experienced Occupational Therapist's to offer interventions that promote recovery, enabling patients to live their best life.
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 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,625 to £25,674 a year Per Annum (pro rata for part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
186-887-25-MH
Job locations
Newark and Sherwood LMHT
Byron House
Newark
NG24 4DE
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Job responsibilities
This post is both rewarding and a vital role towards the delivery of treatment to our patients in the Newark and Sherwood area.
To implement the high-quality Occupational Therapy intervention plans collaboratively with the patients in their own homes and local environments, alongside the qualified staff.
Professional and clinical supervision will be provided by an identified Occupational Therapist.
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.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Job responsibilities
This post is both rewarding and a vital role towards the delivery of treatment to our patients in the Newark and Sherwood area.
To implement the high-quality Occupational Therapy intervention plans collaboratively with the patients in their own homes and local environments, alongside the qualified staff.
Professional and clinical supervision will be provided by an identified Occupational Therapist.
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.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
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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.
Employer details
Employer name
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Newark and Sherwood LMHT
Byron House
Newark
NG24 4DE
Employer's website
https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Newark and Sherwood LMHT
Byron House
Newark
NG24 4DE
Employer's website
https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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