Occupational Therapist

Job summary

An exciting vacancy has arisen for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to work within Guild Lodge Secure Services. Guild Lodge consists of fifteen inpatient clinical areas, within medium secure and low secure facilities.

We have unrivalled facilities, in our purpose-built Therapeutic Resources Centre (including gym and sports facilities) and Tarnbrook Vocational Therapy Units. We offer the opportunity to practice as a specialist Occupational Therapist in a secure setting, making a unique contribution within a multi-disciplinary team context. Our focus is on occupation - and we have numerous opportunites to gain experience in group and individual interventions using the standardised model of MOHO. You will be able to hone your skills in clinical risk assessment and management.

Main duties of the job

Our service is well structured, with full support and supervision provided through clear line management. Continuing professional development is always encouraged and supported with an active in-house education programme and evidence based practice forum, in addition to any external opportunities. We are a large, approachable and supportive OT team and always strive for an exciting learning environment!

Guild lodge is a modern, purpose built unit, with pleasant surroundings and a staff group committed to effective multi-disciplinary collaboration and the delivery of high quality care to a challenging, mixed-gender, adult patient group.

Preston is a thriving University City, ideally situated for motorway links or access to the beautiful Fylde coast, the Pennines and the Lake District.

For further information and / or informal visit please contact:

Mark Love, Occupational Clinical Specialist 01772 406693

Alexandra Bland, Occupational Clinical Specialist 01772 406693

To provide routine occupational therapy interventions in order to maintain, restore or create a match beneficial to the individual between the abilities of the person, the demands of her/his occupations in the areas of self care, productivity and leisure and the demands of the environment. (adapted from Creek 2003).

About us

The postholder works alongside more senior experienced therapist/s to consolidate and develop their skills, and while able to work alone as an autonomous professional, they are supported through regular contact and supervision from the senior therapist/s.

They may contribute to the occupational therapy plans for people with complex needs, but are not the responsible therapist in assessing and providing occupational therapy plans for people with very complex occupational needs.

After a period of preceptorship, and following approved training, the band 5 occupational therapist provides fieldwork placements for occupational therapy undergraduates. As confidence and experience grows, the therapist becomes increasingly responsible for the supervision of support staff, and for the delegation of occupational therapy tasks.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing.

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guild Lodge

Whittingham

Preston

PR3 2JH

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guild Lodge

Whittingham

Preston

PR3 2JH

Employer's website

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

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