Oxford Health NHS Trust

Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist - Forensic Community

The closing date is 20 July 2025

Job summary

Do you have experience working in forensic settings? Are you passionate about Occupational Therapy service delivery and leadership? This might be the perfect role for you - read on!

We are recruiting for aClinical Lead Occupational Therapistto join our Specialist Forensic Community Team (SFCT) across Bucks and Oxfordshire to manage the service, provide leadership and intervention evaluation.

You'll be contributing and making valuable changes to an ever-evolving service. You'll have a community case load and act as Care Co-ordinator for patients within this. An important aspect of this role is the review of OT interventions within Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) guide to practice and theory as well as developing the input between Community and Forensic Inpatient services.

You'll also play an active role in clinical governance and education opportunities for OT students and apprenticeship placements across Forensic Services, making vital contributions to the development of this profession.

If this sounds like your next career move, we'd love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

  • To take a leading role in the provision and development of the occupational therapy (OT) service to Forensic patients
  • Work in collaboration with other services within the Trust.
  • Support the OT team to provide an evidence-based therapy treatment programme which meet the specific needs of the patients.
  • Contribute to the development of projects and services for the care group in collaboration with other NHS, Social and Community Services, Primary Care and Voluntary Agencies.
  • Support the SCFT team Managers/Service Manager/Modern Matron to achieve performance targets for Forensic Services.
  • Coordinate clinical governance activities and education opportunities (including OT student/Apprentice practice placements) for OT staff working in Forensic services.

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties. Please note if you are based outside of the UK you will need to hold HCPC registration in order to be considered for this role. Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast 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"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details

Date posted

03 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year plus an RSU Allowance £1,446 per annum | pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-FS7292125

Job locations

Bucks Community/Marlborough House MSU Unit (base)

Standing Way

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc Occupational Therapy/MSc Occupational Therapy
  • HCPC Registration

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience working as a Senior Occupational Therapist

Desirable

  • Experience working as a Lead Occupational Therapist

Expertise

Essential

  • Experience working in Forensics Mental Health/Prisons

Training/CPD

Essential

  • Leadership Training
  • Sensory Trained/experience
  • Trauma Informed Trained
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc Occupational Therapy/MSc Occupational Therapy
  • HCPC Registration

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience working as a Senior Occupational Therapist

Desirable

  • Experience working as a Lead Occupational Therapist

Expertise

Essential

  • Experience working in Forensics Mental Health/Prisons

Training/CPD

Essential

  • Leadership Training
  • Sensory Trained/experience
  • Trauma Informed Trained

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

Bucks Community/Marlborough House MSU Unit (base)

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

Bucks Community/Marlborough House MSU Unit (base)

Standing Way

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Professional Lead Occupational Therapist

Jo Brooker

joanna.brooker@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

07780485774

Details

Date posted

03 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year plus an RSU Allowance £1,446 per annum | pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-FS7292125

Job locations

Bucks Community/Marlborough House MSU Unit (base)

Standing Way

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


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