Senior Occupational Therapist - Milton Keynes

Oxford Health NHS Trust

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Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding opportunity?

The position will be based at Marlborough House in Milton Keynes, a 28-bedded male medium secure forensic unit. The unit comprises of 2 wards, an acute assessment ward and also a rehabilitation-focused ward.

This role includes RSU Allowance of £1,446 per annum on top of your salary plus a recruitment incentive package for external applicants of £3,500 (terms and conditions apply)

Main duties of the job

  • To manage a varied and, at times, 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.

About us

You will be part of a supportive and friendly team, working within a challenging yet rewarding environment. There are great opportunities for continued professional 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

Date posted

08 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum/pro-rata (+RSU allowance of £1446)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-SS6369003-C

Job locations

Marlborough House Medium Secure Unit

Standing Way

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are an innovative service, developing and strengthening our provision to include a wide spectrum of interventions including sensory assessments, vocational opportunities, and links with the Recovery College.

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 including the distribution of hours to be worked, so please contact us on the details below to make any arrangements.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are an innovative service, developing and strengthening our provision to include a wide spectrum of interventions including sensory assessments, vocational opportunities, and links with the Recovery College.

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 including the distribution of hours to be worked, so please contact us on the details below to make any arrangements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
  • Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in mental health, as an Occupational Therapist preferably within a range of settings, including forensics
  • Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work

Skills

Essential

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills such as negotiating, motivating and supporting
  • Supervisory skills and/or appraisal skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
  • Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in mental health, as an Occupational Therapist preferably within a range of settings, including forensics
  • Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work

Skills

Essential

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills such as negotiating, motivating and supporting
  • Supervisory skills and/or appraisal skills

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Marlborough House Medium Secure Unit

Standing Way

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Marlborough House Medium Secure Unit

Standing Way

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist

Jo Brooker

joanna.brooker@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

07780485774

Date posted

08 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum/pro-rata (+RSU allowance of £1446)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-SS6369003-C

Job locations

Marlborough House Medium Secure Unit

Standing Way

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


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