Occupational Therapy Assistant | Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£28,392 - £31,157 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Sherwood, Nottingham, NG5 3FL
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Sept 2026
Closing date:	22 Oct 2026

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Summary

The Lookout Adolescent Unit are looking for a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our dedicated CAMHS Inpatient team.

Working alongside Occupational Therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will support the delivery of therapeutic activities and interventions that help young people develop independence, confidence, and meaningful daily routines during their recovery journey.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with excellent communication skills, creativity, and an interest in supporting children and young people experiencing mental health and emotional difficulties.

Previous experience working with children, young people, or within healthcare is desirable

Please see attached job description and person specification for further details relating to the role

#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

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.

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.

This advert closes on Tuesday 6 Oct 2026

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