Job summary
This is an opportunity for a Band 6 Senior Occupational Therapist to work in a Recovery Orientated Medium Secure Autism ward. You will hold a full clinical caseload on an inpatient unit, with a focus on supporting individuals to live a full and meaningful life. You will be part of a dynamic OT team providing OT provision on a unit wide level as well as ward based. The ideal candidate will have experience of working in mental health and / or a forensic setting.
Please contact Lucy Humphries on 020 85102417 or lucy.bermange@nhs.net for further information.
Main duties of the job
To manage a service user caseload on the Medium secure Autism ward under supervision.
To undertake both one-to-one and group interventions with service users within the Forensic Service independently with support through reflection and supervision.
To use clinical reasoning to assess the impact of long term conditions such as a service user's mental health of learning disability diagnosis, on the occupational areas of self-care, productivity and leisure and the performance components of inter / intra personal, cognitive and physical abilities.
To undertake assessment of daily living skills to ascertain the level of functional ability, risk factors, level of support / accommodation needs in order to aid discharge planning / community care plans.
To work with the service users to develop a service user centered intervention, in conjunction with those involved in the service user's care ensuring regular evaluation of the care plan.
To contribute to clinical meetings/ ward rounds/ CPA meetings and be responsible for the feedback of clinical information on service users progress.
To carry out appropriate risk assessment and management with relevant professionals in relation to violence and aggression, absconsion and self-harm in conjunction with the MDT.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To empower and educate service users about their holistic health and well-being to enhance quality of life and prevent relapse, considering the need for rehabilitation, social inclusion and health promotion.
To contribute to the running and evaluation of a varied programme of cross-site activities including Recovery College courses and site wide events.
To produce clinical reports on a regular basis and disseminate to other involved professionals, agencies and the service user.
To apply equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory interventions that respect the service users customs, values and spiritual beliefs at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To empower and educate service users about their holistic health and well-being to enhance quality of life and prevent relapse, considering the need for rehabilitation, social inclusion and health promotion.
To contribute to the running and evaluation of a varied programme of cross-site activities including Recovery College courses and site wide events.
To produce clinical reports on a regular basis and disseminate to other involved professionals, agencies and the service user.
To apply equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory interventions that respect the service users customs, values and spiritual beliefs at all times.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Further training in relevant area (AMPS-2) (SI-2) (Autism-2) (other-2)
Experience
Essential
- oPost qualification experience in Mental Health and/or a Forensic setting
- oAbility to initiate and follow through projects and demonstrate Leadership skills
- oAssertive in clinical and managerial situations
- oExcellent demonstrable written verbal and presentation skills
Desirable
- oExperience of clinically supervising OT staff and students
- oExperience in participating in research or audit
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oCarry out culturally sensitive Occupational Therapy Assessment and treatment process skills
- oGood Interpersonal skills
- oEffective time and project management skills
- oEvaluate clinical work using formal and informal methods
- oAbility to work collaboratively as part of a multi- disciplinary team.
- oAbility to present information in a clear, concise manner.
- oModels of O.T and their practical application in the clinical field
- oClinical risk assessment and management
- oPsychiatric conditions and treatment available including a range of treatment techniques
- oAble to deliver theory driven, occupation focused practice.
- oNeeds and concerns of clients with mental health problems, broad knowledge base in professional clinical issues related to forensic OT.
- oProvide advice and support around clinical issues to other agencies and management as required.
- oAbility to assess and prescribe adaptive equipment to support independent living.
- oSkills in devising and implementing strategies to improve and monitor quality
- oEvidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- oSpecialist assessment or intervention skills and training
- oAwareness of current legislation affecting Mental Health Services
- oUnderstanding of the Mental Health Act
Other
Essential
- oAbility to take responsibility and demonstrate reliability
- oDemonstrate appropriate use of initiative
- oAble to demonstrate a strong professional identity
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Further training in relevant area (AMPS-2) (SI-2) (Autism-2) (other-2)
Experience
Essential
- oPost qualification experience in Mental Health and/or a Forensic setting
- oAbility to initiate and follow through projects and demonstrate Leadership skills
- oAssertive in clinical and managerial situations
- oExcellent demonstrable written verbal and presentation skills
Desirable
- oExperience of clinically supervising OT staff and students
- oExperience in participating in research or audit
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oCarry out culturally sensitive Occupational Therapy Assessment and treatment process skills
- oGood Interpersonal skills
- oEffective time and project management skills
- oEvaluate clinical work using formal and informal methods
- oAbility to work collaboratively as part of a multi- disciplinary team.
- oAbility to present information in a clear, concise manner.
- oModels of O.T and their practical application in the clinical field
- oClinical risk assessment and management
- oPsychiatric conditions and treatment available including a range of treatment techniques
- oAble to deliver theory driven, occupation focused practice.
- oNeeds and concerns of clients with mental health problems, broad knowledge base in professional clinical issues related to forensic OT.
- oProvide advice and support around clinical issues to other agencies and management as required.
- oAbility to assess and prescribe adaptive equipment to support independent living.
- oSkills in devising and implementing strategies to improve and monitor quality
- oEvidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- oSpecialist assessment or intervention skills and training
- oAwareness of current legislation affecting Mental Health Services
- oUnderstanding of the Mental Health Act
Other
Essential
- oAbility to take responsibility and demonstrate reliability
- oDemonstrate appropriate use of initiative
- oAble to demonstrate a strong professional identity
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
