Senior Occupational Therapist
Oxford Health NHS Trust
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Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated individual looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, within a low secure forensic service on a permanent contract.
This role includes RSU Allowance of £1,446 per annum on top of your salary.
Main duties of the job
To manage a varied caseload and complex case load.
To provide occupational therapy that is evidence-based and follows client-centred principles. This will include assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating the outcome of interventions and documenting all stages of the process.
To provide leadership for junior/non-registered staff as appropriate to the post, through supervision and appraisal, delegating responsibilities as appropriate.
To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of the Occupational Therapy service within a designated area/team, holding responsibility and taking a leading role for defined projects or specialist interventions.
To participate effectively as a full member of the multi-disciplinary team.
To contribute to the maintenance and development of the trust-wide Occupational Therapy service and local multi-disciplinary team.
To actively participate in the education of occupational therapy students.
Pro-actively engaging in teaching/presentations of specialist skills both within the Trust and for continuing professional development events/activities.
See Job Description and Person Specification attached.
About us
The position will be based at Woodlands House in Aylesbury, a 20-bedded male low secure forensic unit.
We are an innovative service, developing and strengthening our provision to include a wide spectrum of interventions including sensory assessments, vocational opportunities, including links with the Recovery College.
Benefits of working for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Staff accommodation
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
Date posted
29 December 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
Depending on experience Additional RSU allowance of £1446 per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
267-SS4752200-A
Job locations
Woodlands House
Bierton Road
Aylesbury
HP20 1EG
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Woodlands House
Bierton Road
Aylesbury
HP20 1EG
Employer's website
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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