Job summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated full time Band 5 Occupational Therapist, to work within our female low secure forensic service. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to be able to start in a band 5 role and develop, with support, to a band 6 senior Occupational Therapist.
This role includes RSU Allowance of £1,446 per annum on top of your salary.
Main duties of the job
As an Occupational Therapist you will manage a defined caseload and 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.
You will develop skills and knowledge through participation in the Flyer (preceptorship) Programme and other post-graduate opportunities.
About us
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 networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
The position will be based at Thames House, within the Littlemore Mental Health Centre site, Oxford. Thames House is a 26-bedded, female low secure forensic pre-discharge unit, that is split into 2 wards - an acute, assessment ward and a rehabilitation ward.
We are an innovative service, developing and strengthening our provision to include a wide spectrum of interventions including sensory assessments, vocational opportunities, links with the Recovery College, and more.
For further information about this role please review the job description and person specification attached to this advert.
We would recommend you come for a visit or have an informal discussion about this opportunity, so please contact us on the details below to make any arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The position will be based at Thames House, within the Littlemore Mental Health Centre site, Oxford. Thames House is a 26-bedded, female low secure forensic pre-discharge unit, that is split into 2 wards - an acute, assessment ward and a rehabilitation ward.
We are an innovative service, developing and strengthening our provision to include a wide spectrum of interventions including sensory assessments, vocational opportunities, links with the Recovery College, and more.
For further information about this role please review the job description and person specification attached to this advert.
We would recommend you come for a visit or have an informal discussion about this opportunity, so please contact us on the details below to make any arrangements.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an inpatient mental health setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in an inpatient mental health setting as a qualified OT
- Experience of using formal assessment tools to inform their practice
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Any OT specific training relevant to the area
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of mental health in patient setting
- Demonstrates an understanding of forensic mental health
Desirable
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of an appropriate OT model
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an inpatient mental health setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in an inpatient mental health setting as a qualified OT
- Experience of using formal assessment tools to inform their practice
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Any OT specific training relevant to the area
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of mental health in patient setting
- Demonstrates an understanding of forensic mental health
Desirable
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of an appropriate OT model
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
