Highly Specialised Occupational Therapist: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

To provide a highly specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and a range of interventions for groups or individuals. Using highly developed specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and recognised models of practice in order to maintain a highly quality service and develop services as required.

To work as part of this exciting team based at St Ann’s Valley Centre. To work alongside CLA CAMHS colleagues including specialist social workers, a speech and language therapist and clinical psychologist to assess and develop support to support the emotional wellbeing of children and young people in local authority care.

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

You will work within a complimentary Multi- Disciplinary Team providing care and treatment to Children and Young people with a range of complex needs and behaviours. The role will provide specialist assessments of needs, formulation, advice, consultation, education and signposting to young people, their families/carers and other members of the MDT.

Person Specification

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork

Physical

Essential

• You will be expected to use a keyboard/computer on a daily basis to input data/reports/assessments.
• You may need to be able to drive i.e. attending meetings .
• There is an occasional requirement to exert light to moderate physical effort for several short periods or one larger period during working hours e.g. driving, managing heavy doors etc .
• Working in a secure environment with access to keys.

Qualifications-Academic Craft/Professional

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Evidence of further training to master level or equivalent experience.
• Assessment of Motor and Process skills calibration/sensory integration theory /vocational rehabilitations
• A range of assessment tools both formal and informal.
• Current OT interventions and models of practice.
• Risk assessment/risk management.
• Person -centred approaches

Desirable

• Highly specialist skills specific to CAMHS, working with Children and Young people

Training

Essential

• Evidence of further training to master level or equivalent experience
• Assessment of Motor and Process skills calibration/sensory integration theory /vocational rehabilitation evidence of specialist skills development
• Teaching/presentation skills

Desirable

• oTraining relevant to working with Children and Young people

Experience

Essential

• Significant post qualification experience
• Supervision/supporting staff
• Facilitating a range of group and individua activities
• Working with diverse client groups who may have difficulty engaging

Desirable

• CAMHS experience

Contractual

Essential

• To undertake relevant mandatory training and keep it up to date
• CPD and maintaining HCP registration
• oA 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.

Closing Date: 9 November 2026