Senior Occupational Therapist
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Job summary
A great opportunity to join Outside The Box, the Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) team at Channing’s Wood Prison. The national OPD pathway is a collection of services based in prisons and probation, where NHS and HMPPS work together to increase the wellbeing and reduce the risk of offenders, while improving the knowledge and attitudes of staff working with them.
Outside The Box is an intervention service supporting those who are stuck in the system (not willing to engage,multiple releases and recalls) or displaying behaviours that mean they aren’t able to access other services they would benefit them (self-harm, substance use). The service provides individual and group interventions in a range of modalities with a focus on building relationships. This includes the development of a shared formulation with each person on caseload, as well as pro-social groups (gardening,bee-keeping,cooking), psycho-educational groups (healthy self-esteem),and skills groups (DBT skills).
The role will be working on an individual and group basis with those on caseload to support them achieve outcomes jointly outlined on their personal development plan. Working with the team to educate and support those needing specific OT interventions.
You will manage,coordinate and facilitate pro-social groups such as bee keeping,social club,mindfulness,cooking,gardening etc. Alongside the MDT,the post holder will support the development of these group sessions.
Main duties of the job
You will be working in an enthusiastic team made up of prison officers, governors and clinical staff alike. It is important to the service to ensure the team are working cohesively and effectively together. The service dedicates time to team development and you will participate in this through reflective practice, team activities, and mindfulness sessions. You will need excellent communication, reflection and critical appraisal skills when working alongside colleagues in this setting.
The Occupational Therapy role and team within the service is still developing, and you will have the exciting opportunity to develop this further using your own skills and experience from prior roles to shape this.
You will often work under pressure and without direct supervision, so we are looking for someone confident and capable. Working within a prison setting can often be an intense environment therefore it is important that you utilise supervision and reflective practice to support your own wellbeing.
You will be a registered Occupational Therapist with appropriate qualifications and experience. Experience working within a prison or secure environment would be beneficial.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health & learning disability services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
Our values
We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Details
Date posted
17 August 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£33,706 to £40,588 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9369-22-6846
Job locations
HMP Channings Wood
Denbury
Newton Abbot
Devon
TQ12 6DW
Employer details
Employer name
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
HMP Channings Wood
Denbury
Newton Abbot
Devon
TQ12 6DW
Employer's website
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