Mental Health Occupational Therapist

You will be working as a Mental Health Occupational Therapist within the GP surgeries in Nottingham West Primary Care Network. You will clinically manage patients who are experiencing mental health difficulties working autonomously to assess and develop appropriate management plans to support and improve their daily functioning. This will be including approximately 20 hours a year extended access sessions (Saturdays, morning / evenings) on a rota basis.

You will be joining an established team of thriving Mental Health Occupational Therapists within Nottingham West PCN and the wider PICs team, who have recently presented their successful service to HRH Princess Anne. PCN have also set up successful group programmes alongside Mental Health and Well-Being Coaches. In 2025 the MH OTs have won a Clinical Innovation award at the OT Excellence Awards alongside being shortlisted for the HSJ awards.

You will be an integral part of the Nottingham West Mental Health Team including the Mental Health Team Lead and two Mental Health OTs, as well as three Mental Health and Well-Being Coaches. In the team there is also a mental health practitioner with close links to the local secondary care mental health team. You will also have support from our Occupational Therapist Clinical Lead who is on the PICS Leadership Team.

Please note previous applicants need not re-apply.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Undertake assessments of patients with mental health difficulties following triage by a GP or senior clinician, working within agreed pathways and under appropriate supervision as required.

To help patients identify their needs and make shared decisions about management using current evidenced based practice.

Liaise with Primary Care colleagues to ensure that all the patients needs are addressed.

Support Primary Care colleagues development in the best treatment and onward management strategies by attending meetings, delivering educational sessions and supporting PCN Practitioners.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

HCPC registered

Occupational Therapy Qualification.

Experience in Adult Mental Health (placement experience will be considered)

PICS is the employer for this role. We collaborate with patients and partners to design and deliver clinically robust health and social care solution through Community Services, Out of Hospital Services, GP Practices, and Primary Care Networks. Find out more about us:

Benefits of working for PICS

We offer a comprehensive package which includes:

NHS Pension 2015 Scheme (subject to eligibility)

• Alternative government-based scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Generous annual leave entitlement which references NHS Agenda for Change and recognises previous NHS service, starting 35 days pro rata (inc bank holidays)
• Competitive leave entitlement that includes maternity, paternity and adoption leave, study leave allowance, and sickness provisions
• Access to education and training opportunities, depending on your role (CPPE Pharmacy, NHS England Roadmap for First Contact Practitioners, apprenticeship schemes, support professional development)
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team with support from a wide variety of professionals
• A flexible approach to a work-life balance
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Access to Blue Light Card scheme
• All staff events and conferences
• Free parking across many sites
• Personalised induction into the company and job role

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Professional Leadership and Development

• Maintain own competency to practice through Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities and participate in the review and appraisal process. To adhere to the individual Professional code of conduct and practice at all times.
• Adhere to the individual professional code of conduct and practice at all times.
• Reflect on own practice, individually and/or through regular clinical supervision.
• Support the clinical education, training, and development of team and multidisciplinary staff, providing guidance under supervision where appropriate. To maintain, develop and disseminate specialist knowledge of evidence-based practice.
• Maintain and develop knowledge of evidence-based practice, contributing to team learning.
• Participate in evaluation of own work using audits, outcome measures, and evidence-based projects.
• Work independently within own scope of practice as an Occupational Therapist, following professional, organisational, and PICS guidelines, policies, and procedures.

Communication and Relationships

• Demonstrate effective communication skills to support clients in achieving goals, promoting independence, and enhancing participation, through advice, guidance, and motivational techniques.
• Provide clear and concise summaries of appointments, communicate treatment plans, raise any concerns to senior staff or the GP as appropriate, and request additional support or input when needed.
• Support effective communication between health and social care professionals, using de-escalation skills where…