Occupational Therapist Forensic Outreach Liaison Service (Autism)

Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to be part of an established community team, improving the lives of forensic mental health service users with Autism. The post base is at Trevor Gibbens Unit in Maidstone.

Main duties of the job

This role has been developed in response to the increased numbers of offenders with Autism on our treatment pathway. The main aspect of the role is to assist the FOLS team in developing their knowledge and skills in working with people with autism, and making reasonable adjustments to account for the wide ranging and complex needs of this population. There will also be the opportunity to complete assessments and work therapeutically with people with Autism, and develop new ways of working within the organisation. Knowledge and experience of working with people with Autism is essential, as well as leadership and management experience.

About us

Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life.

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people across the county.

The Trust (rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care) has 3,283 staff working in 66 buildings across 33 locations, covering an area of 1,450 square miles.

You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.

The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service.

Date posted

27 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

380-FR0375-B

Job locations

Trevor Gibbens Unit, Maidstone

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9PL

Job description

Job responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITY:

To adhere to and apply the current Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct of Occupational Therapists and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics and Standards of Proficiency for Occupational Therapists.
To be responsible for maintaining professional registration.
To support the implementation of the current and future Allied Health Professions (AHP) strategy
To adhere to KMPTs policies, procedures and guidelines.
To ensure that the Trusts values are upheld in Occupational Therapy practice.
To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work.
To provide effective supervision, support, and guidance for identified other staff and any work delegated to them.
To take into account the individuality of the views, wishes, values and beliefs of service users, and relatives, respecting equality and diversity and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
To effectively liaise with service users, family, carers, advocates and health and social care professionals regarding service users assessment, treatment and care to ensure continuity of care and delivery of a coordinated service as a member of the MDT
To ensure all communication adheres to Trust policy and Caldicott / data protection principles.
To assess capacity and obtain informed consent from service users and work within a legal framework with those service users who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
To ensure service users are involved in the planning and prioritisation of their care plans wherever possible.
In conjunction with colleagues to undertake, record, review and work within individual risk assessment and management plans in line with service and Trust policy.
In conjunction with others to identify service users needs for additional care provision / housing/specialist placement/further assessment /referral on to other agencies as required.
To critically evaluate national guidelines, audit results, research, evidence based practice and legislation to develop and improve service provision.
To be responsible for the monitoring equipment and materials, ensuring sufficient resources to carry out the job, and including the responsible use of petty cash.
To be responsible for the development of identified others, utilizing and providing the supervision and appraisal process in order to ensure that Occupational Therapy is contributing to the Trusts, and the Service objectives.
To undertake statutory and essential training in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
To demonstrate on-going personal development through participation in internal and external development opportunities, including audit and research activity, recording learning outcomes through maintaining a CPD portfolio.
To fulfil the role of practice educator, maintaining own update training and ensuring responsibility for regular placement provision. Ensuring supervision and written assessment of students whilst on placement.
To attend, and actively participate/lead relevant clinical meetings/forums.
To act as a preceptor for newly registered staff or those returning to practice.
To travel between locations in a timely manner
To link with special interest groups both internal and external to the Trust to share good practice
To act as a representative of the service as required.
To assist in the recruitment and selection process for staff as required.
To be flexible and responsive, prioritising competing demands to ensure safe delivery of services.

Job description

Job responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITY:

To adhere to and apply the current Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct of Occupational Therapists and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics and Standards of Proficiency for Occupational Therapists.
To be responsible for maintaining professional registration.
To support the implementation of the current and future Allied Health Professions (AHP) strategy
To adhere to KMPTs policies, procedures and guidelines.
To ensure that the Trusts values are upheld in Occupational Therapy practice.
To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work.
To provide effective supervision, support, and guidance for identified other staff and any work delegated to them.
To take into account the individuality of the views, wishes, values and beliefs of service users, and relatives, respecting equality and diversity and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
To effectively liaise with service users, family, carers, advocates and health and social care professionals regarding service users assessment, treatment and care to ensure continuity of care and delivery of a coordinated service as a member of the MDT
To ensure all communication adheres to Trust policy and Caldicott / data protection principles.
To assess capacity and obtain informed consent from service users and work within a legal framework with those service users who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
To ensure service users are involved in the planning and prioritisation of their care plans wherever possible.
In conjunction with colleagues to undertake, record, review and work within individual risk assessment and management plans in line with service and Trust policy.
In conjunction with others to identify service users needs for additional care provision / housing/specialist placement/further assessment /referral on to other agencies as required.
To critically evaluate national guidelines, audit results, research, evidence based practice and legislation to develop and improve service provision.
To be responsible for the monitoring equipment and materials, ensuring sufficient resources to carry out the job, and including the responsible use of petty cash.
To be responsible for the development of identified others, utilizing and providing the supervision and appraisal process in order to ensure that Occupational Therapy is contributing to the Trusts, and the Service objectives.
To undertake statutory and essential training in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
To demonstrate on-going personal development through participation in internal and external development opportunities, including audit and research activity, recording learning outcomes through maintaining a CPD portfolio.
To fulfil the role of practice educator, maintaining own update training and ensuring responsibility for regular placement provision. Ensuring supervision and written assessment of students whilst on placement.
To attend, and actively participate/lead relevant clinical meetings/forums.
To act as a preceptor for newly registered staff or those returning to practice.
To travel between locations in a timely manner
To link with special interest groups both internal and external to the Trust to share good practice
To act as a representative of the service as required.
To assist in the recruitment and selection process for staff as required.
To be flexible and responsive, prioritising competing demands to ensure safe delivery of services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

oA recognised Occupational Therapy qualification
oRegistration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Desirable

oEvidence of post graduate development through formal postgraduate courses or experience
Experience of providing training and clinical oversight to other staff

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people with Autism and mental health problems
Experience managing a caseload of individuals with complex communication needs
Experience working both autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

Experience of working with people with Autism and mental health problems
Experience of supporting other agencies / carers / providers to work with individuals with complex communication needs

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

oA recognised Occupational Therapy qualification
oRegistration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Desirable

oEvidence of post graduate development through formal postgraduate courses or experience
Experience of providing training and clinical oversight to other staff

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people with Autism and mental health problems
Experience managing a caseload of individuals with complex communication needs
Experience working both autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

Experience of working with people with Autism and mental health problems
Experience of supporting other agencies / carers / providers to work with individuals with complex communication needs

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.