Contract Type: Permanent x 2
Working Hours: 37 and 18.5 hours per week
Worker Type: Hybrid Worker
Salary: Starting Salary is £47,665 (Level one) rising to £50,908 (Level four) per annum (pro rata for part-time)
Location: Nottingham City Wide
We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…
Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.
We are seeking a skilled, motivated and enthusiastic Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapist to join our Occupational Therapy Service. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist who is passionate about enabling people to maximise their independence, improve their quality of life and achieve positive outcomes within their communities.
As a Senior Practitioner, you will play a key leadership role within the team, providing professional support, supervision and guidance to Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants and learners. You will manage a complex caseload, support service development and contribute to the ongoing delivery of high-quality, person-centred services.
As Senior Practitioner, you will provide professional leadership, advice and support to colleagues across the service. You will supervise, mentor and develop Occupational Therapy staff and students, supporting quality assurance, service improvement and the implementation of best practice. Working alongside the Principal Occupational Therapist, Team Manager Occupational Therapy and key partners across health, housing and social care, you will help deliver Nottingham's vision of Enabling Gloriously Ordinary Lives.
You will be:
If your right to work is subject to Skilled Visa sponsorship, unfortunately, you will not be eligible for this post
You can find the job description for this post here.
At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.
Gill Cooke - gillian.cooke@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
📞 07944 148172
Closing Date: 11th October 2026
Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interviews will be held: TBC
If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre: https://emss.org.uk/support
By applying to this job, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.
Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits.
In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:
Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair, inclusive and Disability Confident Employer, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference.
If you are a disabled candidate and wish to be considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this within your application. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment journey.
We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving personnel, veterans, reservists and military families.
We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the LGBTQ+ community, or are disabled. These groups are currently underrepresented in our workforce, and we are committed to better reflecting the communities we serve.
We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and encourage candidates to discuss this with us during the recruitment process.
Nottingham City Council is focused on becoming a renewed council, delivering for local people and leading Nottingham forward. Our vision is to build a flourishing, inclusive and sustainable city where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Through our new Council Plan, we are committed to:
• A renewed council – strengthening governance, improving transparency, driving innovation and practising strong financial stewardship through a ‘One Council’ approach.
• Delivering for local people – empowering safe communities, improving health and wellbeing, providing safe and affordable housing, and enhancing education and skills.
• Leading Nottingham forward – revitalising the economy, championing sustainability, improving infrastructure and connectivity, and celebrating our city’s cultural heritage.
We work closely with partners, businesses, and communities to make Nottingham safer, greener and more prosperous, ensuring that opportunity and prosperity are accessible to all.
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