Forensic Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist

Job summary

Do you have comprehensive Mental Health clinical experience in a secure forensic setting working as a senior Occupational Therapist? Are you interested in being supported to develop leadership/managerial skills? If so, this band 6/7 clinical lead development post could be for you.

This position is based within our Oxford Clinic, comprising of three medium secure in-patient wards on the Littlemore Mental Health Centre site in Oxford.

This role is also eligible to receive an additional RSU allowance of £1,446 per annum.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have extensive mental health and forensic experience and be committed to developing clinical leadership, educational and management skills. You will work closely with and receive support from the Professional Lead OT to develop these skills. You will be responsible for promoting the role of Occupational Therapy within the multi-disciplinary team. You would be expected to have experience of using Occupational Therapy models of practice such as the Vdt Model of Creative Ability and MOHO and be confident in providing support to staff to use these to guide their clinical practice.

A passion for research and embedding learning into practice is required to ensure that the service continues to grow and benefit from the investment committed to staff training. The service puts a strong emphasis on having a positive learning culture and encourages staff to develop skills and knowledge to reach their full potential. As the Clinical Lead you will have responsibility for ensuring continuing staff and service development.

You will be responsible for the delivery of Occupational Therapy to patients detained under the Mental Health Act across three Medium Secure Wards, making sure that resources are used efficiently and effectively to support patients in achieving their goals.

About us

We are a forward thinking and ambitious service who strive to continually improve the standard of Occupational Therapy we provide. We have a dynamic and supportive AHP leadership within Oxford Health providing excellent opportunities for networking and career development.

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, Littlemore

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, Littlemore

Oxford

OX4 4XN

Employer's website

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

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