Occupational Therapist

The OT role in Community Therapy is to assess peoples' functional abilities (e.g. PADL, DADL, transfers /mobility) and look at both compensatory and rehabilitative approaches to a person's care to enable them to meet their goals. The work varies daily as therapy is provided in the hospital and allows the OT to really see how people are manging their activities of daily living and safely plan for discharge home

The Therapy Team at Lings Bar Hospital works across 3 x 24 bedded wards providing older adult rehabilitation and reablement care. There is a band 5 Physiotherapist, band 5 OT, Rehab Support Worker, Therapy Assistant and Activity Co-ordinator on each of the wards. A Band 6 OT and Physiotherapist provide senior support across the wards. The service is physical health for adults. We have a band 7 Therapy Team manager who manages Lings Bar Therapy Team

To provide Occupational Therapist assessments and treatment programmes to the frail and elderly population of Nottinghamshire.

Actively participate in a wide ranging rotation, covering Acute Hospitals, Community Therapy, D2A and County Council working.

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.

#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.

Values and Behaviours

Physical Requirements

Essential: - All appointments are subject to satisfactory medical clearance and the ability to cope with the demands of the role

Qualifications - Academic / Craft / Professional

Essential: - BSc or equivalent in OT; - HCPC Registration

Experience

Essential: - Experience of working with older people; - Rehabilitation experience

Desirable: - Varied rotational experience; - MDT working; - Elderly rehabilitation; - Inpatient rehabilitation

Knowledge

Essential: - Professional Codes of Conduct; - Knowledge of risk assessment; - Awareness of diversity; - Understand when to seek advice

Desirable: - Knowledge of principles of group work; - Pathology of Aging

Skills

Desirable: - Evidence Based Practice; - Equipment/adaptations assessment and provision

Contractual Requirements