QR code linking to this job posting Senior Occupational Therapist | Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Leicester inLeicester PUBLISHED MON 3 NOV 2025

 PERMANENT  CASELOAD HCPC MENTAL HEALTH MULTI-DISCIPLINARY NHS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Senior OT leading a team with a dedicated caseload — a clear step up into leadership. Part‑time options considered (salary pro rata).
Attractive NHS salary band (£38,682–£46,580 pa) — secure, transparent pay for experienced OTs.
Strong CPD and training, with regular clinical and managerial supervision to support career progression.
Excellent wellbeing support, in‑house occupational health, counselling and a Menopause Champions network — especially supportive for women.
Specialist work in personality disorder within a Medium Secure setting — excellent for developing forensic and complex MH skills.
Large, stable Trust (11,000+ staff) with EDI, Green and Disability Confident initiatives — inclusive culture and job security.
Lead a specialist Occupational Therapy service at Arnold Lodge, a medium‑secure hospital in Leicester, working as Senior Occupational Therapist within the male Personality Disorder pathway. You will hold a dedicated caseload across two wards, supervise Occupational Therapists, Assistant Practitioners and Support Workers, and work in a multi‑disciplinary team to deliver psychologically informed individual and group programmes. The role requires HCPC registration and mental health experience (secure setting experience desirable but not essential). This permanent, full‑time post offers a salary of £38,682–£46,580 pa (pro rata for part time) and involves clinical and managerial responsibilities including risk assessment and management, CPA reporting, service development and adherence to professional standards and codes of ethics.

This role suits experienced, compassionate clinicians and carers seeking professional development, regular supervision and meaningful team networks. Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (#TeamNottsHC) supports staff wellbeing with in‑house occupational health, counselling and a range of employee networks (including Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Menopause Champions), plus clear CPD and training routes. Please note successful applicants will pay for their DBS check (standard £26.40 or enhanced £54.40, deducted from salary over the first two months; annual DBS Update Service subscription is £16). For full details and to apply, click the Apply Now button on this jobsincare.com listing.
Senior OT leading a team with a dedicated caseload — a clear step up into leadership. Part‑time options considered (salary pro rata).
Attractive NHS salary band (£38,682–£46,580 pa) — secure, transparent pay for experienced OTs.
Strong CPD and training, with regular clinical and managerial supervision to support career progression.
Excellent wellbeing support, in‑house occupational health, counselling and a Menopause Champions network — especially supportive for women.
Specialist work in personality disorder within a Medium Secure setting — excellent for developing forensic and complex MH skills.
Large, stable Trust (11,000+ staff) with EDI, Green and Disability Confident initiatives — inclusive culture and job security.
 


in Leicester
Locations are approximate.