Occupational Therapist

Job summary
The Clinical Beds team provides holistic assessments to patients who require a period of rehabilitation and assessment prior to going home after being discharged from hospital.

We work closely as a multidisciplinary team alongside our partner services such as Adult Social Care and Continuing Health Care to aid patients and families make long term decisions about their health and social care needs.

This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your skill set in a holistic manner working with occupational therapists and mental health nurses along with supporting junior colleagues such as student nurses, assistant practitioners and rehabilitation support workers.

For any questions relating to the post or to arrange an insight visit please contact Maryam Ebrahim, Clinical Beds Team Manager - View email address on meeveem.com / View phone number on meeveem.com

Main duties of the job
As an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist looking to make a real difference in peoples lives, come and join our Community Beds team and help adults with a wide range of complex physical and mental health needs regain independence and move towards the most appropriate setting.

Working as an autonomous practitioner within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will manage a defined caseload and complete holistic occupational therapy assessments. You will develop, deliver and evaluate personalised, goal-focused rehabilitation and reablement plans, using sound clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.

You will assess for, provide and demonstrate adaptive equipment; complete risk and capacity assessments; maintain accurate clinical records; and work closely with patients, families, carers, social care and partner services to support safe, timely discharge. You will organise and prioritise your workload, respond flexibly to changing service needs and travel across CityCare sites.

You will also contribute to team development by sharing your professional expertise, supporting and delegating to colleagues where appropriate, helping to train staff and supporting student placements. We are looking for a compassionate, positive and adaptable Occupational Therapist who communicates well, enjoys collaborative working and is committed to high-quality, person-centred care and continuous professional development.

About us
We are a provider of NHS Community Health Services, CityCare exists to support the health and wellbeing of all local people, working alongside other health and care partners to achieve this. We are a value driven, people business with a passion for excellence. Our vision and social purpose is to make a difference everyday to the health and wellbeing of our communities and our values of kindness, respect, trust and honesty lie at the heart of everything we do, guiding how we work together with partners and each other to consistently deliver high quality compassionate care. As a social enterprise we aim to add social value by investing in the future of our local communities and helping to make a difference in peoples lives.

CityCare value the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBT+ or from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) background, as they are currently under-represented within our organisation.

We are proud to be a forces-friendly organisation and are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, and military spouses/partners. We value the unique skills and contributions you bring.

CityCare is an equal opportunities employer. We are positive about employing people with disabilities. If you require your application in a different format please contact People Services on View email address on meeveem.com. CityCare is committed to the protection of vulnerable adults and children.

Details
Date posted: 23 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: B9826-PATE-6581
Closing date: 08 November 2026

Job responsibilities
Job Purpose

• To work as an autonomous practitioner, you will undertake comprehensive assessments to identify and meet the health needs for Individuals under the care of community beds as well as support with their general assessments and rehabilitation goals.
• To carry out profession specific, and holistic, assessments, care plans and evaluation as required.
• To assist the multi-disciplinary team to plan and develop a goal focused rehabilitation/reablement programme for adults with a wide variety of complex physical and mental health needs while individuals are having a period of assessment and facilitate their discharge to an appropriate setting.
• To be responsible for continuing the ongoing development of high standards of clinical practice with evidence based focus.
• To work as required within the Community Beds team across our sites, liaising with patients, families and Social services to assessing individuals.

Dimensions

• Responsible for Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment for a defined clinical caseload appropriate to the service area.
• Able to fulfil physical demands of role, including manual handling applications.
• Will be required to travel city-wide for client visits, meetings and training.
• To participate in rehabilitation treatment programmes with the MDT.
• To carry out training of other members of staff.
• Support senior colleagues with the facilitation of student placements.

Key Responsibilities
Management

• To undertake day to day clinical prioritisation and work planning, supported by senior OTs and other clinical professions in the team.

Leadership

• To establish positive and mutually supportive relationships with all team members.
• To promote the roles and skills of OT staff to other professionals.
• To contribute constructively to multi professional team working.
• To demonstrate a can do attitude and support others to do the same.
• To demonstrate an understanding and application of the CityCare values and 6 Cs of compassionate care within daily practice, and support others to do the same.

Clinical Skills

• To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of clients in your care.
• To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the clients under your management, and support other team members to do likewise, implementing appropriate teaching, supervision and delegation skills where appropriate.
• To assess for, provide, demonstrate and fit adaptive equipment using problem solving, and analytical skills.
• To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of clients, and to organise this effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time and ability to be flexible and respond at short notice to the needs of the service.
• Working within a legal framework, gain informed consent to treatment and have the ability to identify through assessment, clients who lack the capacity to consent.
• To demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and apply to a work situation.
• To conduct and report on clinical risk assessments as and when appropriate.

Professional

• To undertake the comprehensive assessment of clients, including those with a complex presentation using investigative and analytical skills through standardised and non-standardised assessments. Formulate individualised treatment plans with rehabilitation goals using clinical reasoning in consultation with senior therapists as required. This should be based on sound theoretical knowledge, utilising a wide range of treatment skills, and options to formulate a specialised programme of care.
• To advocate on behalf of clients and carers, where appropriate, overcoming barriers to communication such as cultural or language difficulties, physical or mental health difficulties, using skills of empathy to facilitate or empower the client.
• To be involved in the development of good practice for physiotherapists within Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC and Social care under the guidance of senior staff.
• To complete patient/client records in line with organisation, regulatory body and legal requirements.
• To represent the service externally and actively participate in the services marketing strategy when required, conducting presentations to a wider audience, including voluntary and public sector agencies.
• To demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based practice and the use of outcome measures and make recommendations for change. To have a good understanding of the research process, and be willing to participate in local research and audit when appropriate.
• To be responsible for own Continuing Professional Development, keeping abreast of new recommendations, research and developments, incorporating them into your work as necessary. Attend relevant conferences and external training courses. Support more junior staff to do likewise.
• To maintain a high level of professional standards and work to the Professional Values and Behaviours as set by the OT professional body.

Policy

• To be actively involved in Clinical Governance, implement policies and proposing practice changes.
• To comply with organisations Lone Working Policy and local team guidelines at all times when working alone.

Planning and Organisation

• To be responsible for own time and caseload management.
• To liaise effectively with other professionals and agencies to enhance rehabilitation within the boundaries of Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC and Social Care.
• To use information technology on a daily basis to record information and statistics, to aid communication and produce reports.
• To ensure the Health and Safety of staff and clients at all times in accordance with Health and Safety legislation, Trust policy and procedures.
• To undertake any other duties which may be reasonably required.

Training

• To comply with and complete statutory and mandatory training in line with Nottingham CityCare Partnership policy.
• To attend training events as appropriate to support your continuing professional development.
• To maintain a continuing professional development portfolio identifying learning objectives.
• To actively participate in your own supervision, annual performance review and personal development plan.

Person Specification
Skills and Attributes
Essential

• Ability to assess, plan and evaluate treatment.
• Good communication skills verbal and written.
• IT literacy.

Desirable

• Able to supervise and delegate to junior staff.
• SystmOne experience.
• Working knowledge of broad range of pathologies.

Experience
Essential

• Relevant experience of rehabilitation with adults.
• Post graduate experience working with adults in different pathways; orthopaedics, neurology, falls prevention, respiratory and musculoskeletal pathways.
• Interest in working in community.
• Experience of multi-disciplinary and/or multi-agency working.

Desirable

• Experience working within intermediate care services.
• Experience of working with clients with mental health needs.

Qualifications
Essential

• BSc/Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC Registration.

Desirable

• Evidence of further Professional Development.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC
Address: Aspect House (citywide), Aspect Business Park, 26 Bennerley Road, Bulwell, Nottingham, NG6 8WR, United Kingdom
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Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Beds Team Manager, Maryam Ebrahim, View email address on meeveem.com, View phone number on meeveem.com

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