NRC Mental Health Occupational Therapist

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous, HCPC‑registered assessment, treatment and management of patients with complex rehabilitation and mental health needs.
• Deliver high‑standard mental health assessment and interventions in collaboration with Occupational Therapy, Psychological Health teams and the wider interdisciplinary team.
• Conduct evaluation of practice, audit and performance management, and provide constructive feedback to staff and students.
• Mentor, induct, train and supervise students, junior staff and peer teams.
• Plan and deliver clinical leadership initiatives for service development and improvement.
• Maintain professional competence through Continuing Professional Development, appraisal and evidence‑based practice.
• Travel to required areas within and beyond the Trust; work flexibly across all NUH campuses.
• Undertake out‑of‑hours duties (weekends, on‑call and bank holidays) as required.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
• Full HCPC registration.
• Evidence of maintaining professional competence through CPD and appraisal.
• Member of a relevant Specialist Interest Group.
• First‑line management and Clinical Educators courses completed.
• Post‑graduate training in complex rehabilitation / mental health.
• Broad junior rotational experience across multiple clinical settings.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and across professional and organisational boundaries.
• Knowledge of national and local standards, professional guidelines and relevant legal frameworks.
• Experience in evaluating practice, appraising performance, and providing feedback.
• Experience in audit, evidence‑based psychological skills, and clinical reasoning for assessment and management planning.
• History of working with patients with mental health conditions or in complex rehabilitation environments.
• Strong communication, advocacy, conflict resolution and empathetic relational skills.
• Effective time‑management, prioritisation, delegation and workload organisation abilities.

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS check is required.

Equality and Diversity: We welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled.

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