Occupational Therapist

Job summary The Clinical Beds team provides holistic assessments to patients who require a period of rehabilitation and assessment prior 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. It is anticipated that interviews will take place week commencing 26th October 2026 Main duties of the job You will need to demonstrate high standards of evidence based clinical practice, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to prioritise your workload, manage your time effectively, and work flexibly within the team. You will carry out profession specific, and holistic, assessments and evaluations as required to promote independence and prevent unnecessary hospital admissions. You will be part of the multi-disciplinary team; planning and developing goal focused rehabilitation/reablement programme for adults with a wide variety of complex physical and mental health needs in community beds. Alongside the multidisciplinary team the successful candidate with plan and develop goal focus rehabilitation/reablement programmes for adults with a wide variety of complex physical and mental health needs, while the individuals are having a period of assessment and/or rehabilitation with the aim to facilitate discharge into an appropriate setting The ideal candidate will be an experience occupational therapist with knowledge and experience of community services, you will need to be able to prioritise your workload, have excellent communication skills and be able to build therapeutic relations with our partner services such as adult social care and continuing health care. For any questions relating to the post or to arrange an insight visit please contact the recruiting manager (details top right of this advert) 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 & 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 ncp.recruitment@nhs.net . CityCare is committed to the protection of vulnerable adults and children. Details Date posted 14 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number B9826-PATF-6553 Job locations Aspect House, Aspect Business Park 26 Bennerley Road Bulwell Nottinghamshire NG6 8WR United Kingdom Job description 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 Dim