Forensic Community Occupational Therapist - Oxford

Job summary

Are you a motivated and enthusiastic practitioner, with a creative approach and desire to work in a developing and innovative team? Then, this could be the post for you.

Due to new funding from the Provider Collaborative, we are seeking to recruit a full time Band 5 Occupational Therapist, to join the newly established Specialist Community Forensic Team within the location of Oxfordshire, providing Occupational Therapy interventions working closely with senior OT's patients, carers, MDT and external agencies (Prison, Police, MAPPA, Housing Provider, Probation). This also includes in-patient services into the community.

You will use standardised Occupational Therapy assessments to identify needs, to plan and implement individualised Occupational Therapy interventions. Including, co-facilitation of Psycho-educational groups/sessions, contribute to robust risk assessments and devise occupational therapy formulations.

The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing high provision of care, transition into the community, therapeutic interventions and treatment to Thames Valley Forensic Services clients.

This role includes RSU Allowance of £1,446 per annum on top of your salary.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for the planning and delivery of Occupational Therapy interventions, prioritizing clinical needs to provide an effective service and input to the Specialist Forensic Community Team.
• To ensure timely assessments meeting service requirement.
• To develop links with community-based resources to promote social inclusion and recovery.
• As part of individual's identified treatment interventions, the OT will regularly liaise with outside services and agencies e.g., supported work projects, adult education.
• To liaise closely with the Occupational Therapists on the in-patient wards to support transition of care to the community.
• Demonstrate and develop relational security skills for the purpose of robust risk assessment and management.
• To work closely with a range of agencies including, Ministry of Justice, probation, Victim Liaison Service, CMHTS and others to ensure there is a high standard of multi-agency working and that this is represented within a service user's treatment plan and care pathway.
• Provide supervision and support as required to other team members.
• To support practice placement supervision of Occupational Therapy students, following appropriate training.

About us

You will be working in a team who is passionate about the care they provide. We strive to meet our Trust Values of Safe, Caring and Excellent.

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Oxford Clinic, Littlemore Hospital

Sandford Road

Oxford

OX4 4XN

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Oxford Clinic, Littlemore Hospital

Sandford Road

Oxford

OX4 4XN

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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