Job summary
This post is eligible for a Golden Hello payment of £2,750 for new starters who are external to the Trust. This is payable in 3 instalments over a 2 year period. This payment is only eligible to new starters who do not already hold a contract of employment with the Trust. This post also includes paid enhancements for unsocial hours working during night, weekends and bank holidays.
We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our innovative and well respected Therapy Services team. We have an established and dedicated team of Occupational Therapists, Support staff, Sports, Fitness & Well- being staff and Peer Support. We work together to provide a comprehensive recovery based programme to meet the therapeutic needs of the patient group. The hospital has a wide range of facilities and work also takes place in the community.
We welcome applications from newly qualified Occupational Therapists. Whilst this is a specialist setting , we utilise core Occupational Therapy treatment approaches.
Arnold Lodge is a medium secure unit which offers an in patient service across three pathways:- Male Mental Health, Male Personality and Women's. It is a Consultant -led service and you will have a dedicated case load within named Clinical Teams. Your work will be very varied and consist of individual and group interventions . Within Occupational Therapy we utilise several models including MOHO, VdT MOCA and the Good Lives Model.
Main duties of the job
To plan and provide occupational therapy for a diverse group of patients within a regional medium secure unit, with support and supervision provided by Senior Occupational Therapists.
To be a member of the Therapy Services Department and work alongside OT Assistant Practitioners, OT Support Workers, Sports, Fitness & Well-being staff, Education staff and Peer Support.
Be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team providing clinical reports as necessary and actively contributing to the Care Programme Approach (CPA) process.
Be actively involved in the clinical risk assessment and development of risk management plans for patients and adhere to these.
About us
We have a huge variety of opportunities in our expansive Trust covering geographically from South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire to Leicester, providing mental health inpatient and community services, community health services, forensic mental health services and secure prison healthcare across the East Midlands.
We have more than 100 sites and a huge scope of unique opportunities to develop your career and gain some amazing experiences. We strive to be a great place to work and offer many staff benefits and tailored staff support and wellbeing programmes.
Do you want to make a difference?
Do you believe in Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork?
Then Nottinghamshire Healthcare is the perfect place for you to start, maintain or further your career. Join our team of nearly 9000 who are making a difference every day. We are all about our people - our staff, volunteers, carers, service users and patients. We are NottsHC.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To be the Occupational Therapy key worker for a defined patient caseload and manage this under supervision.
To undertake a range of assessments from OT models including MOHO and VdT MOCA
Deliver a needs led Occupational Therapy programme using a range of treatment approaches.
Be actively involved in clinical governance and quality assurance activities as required.
Sole escorting of patients within and outside of the secure area.
Continually update and develop skills, utilise CPD opportunities and maintain own professional portfolio.
You will receive a comprehensive induction training programme and will be supported to develop in the role. We offer preceptorship for newly qualified OTs and a range of CPD opportunities.
You will receive clinical and managerial supervision from a Senior Occupational Therapist and have the opportunity to attend reflective practice.
You can follow us on Twitter @ArnoldLodge_OT
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be the Occupational Therapy key worker for a defined patient caseload and manage this under supervision.
To undertake a range of assessments from OT models including MOHO and VdT MOCA
Deliver a needs led Occupational Therapy programme using a range of treatment approaches.
Be actively involved in clinical governance and quality assurance activities as required.
Sole escorting of patients within and outside of the secure area.
Continually update and develop skills, utilise CPD opportunities and maintain own professional portfolio.
You will receive a comprehensive induction training programme and will be supported to develop in the role. We offer preceptorship for newly qualified OTs and a range of CPD opportunities.
You will receive clinical and managerial supervision from a Senior Occupational Therapist and have the opportunity to attend reflective practice.
You can follow us on Twitter @ArnoldLodge_OT
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Training in standardised OT assessments and outcome measures
Desirable
- Practice Placement Educators training and/or APPLE accreditation
- Other relevant training
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of patient-focused approaches and user/carer involvement.
- Knowledge of assessment, treatment and evaluation approaches used in mental health.
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice.
- Knowledge of risk and risk assessment
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, other relevant legislation and current mental health issues.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Arnold Lodge and its purpose.
- Knowledge of clinical governance and audit.
- Awareness of the current issues relating to forensic services.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in occupational therapy assessment, treatment planning, delivery and evaluation in a mental health setting.
- Experience of planning and running a variety of individual and group interventions.
- Experience of maintaining written records, databases and producing reports.
- Experience of liaison with other agencies, services and professional colleagues.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a secure setting, e.g. prison, young offender institute or forensic unit.
- Experience of supervising other staff members or OT students.
- Experience in undertaking clinical audit.
Skills
Essential
- Good communication, negotiation and liaison skills (both oral and written).
- Ability to function effectively within a multi-professional team and develop cohesive working relationships.
- Ability to maintain clear professional boundaries when working with a challenging patient group.
- Ability to work independently and prioritise own workload.
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Current Health and Care Professions Council Registration
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate qualifications
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Training in standardised OT assessments and outcome measures
Desirable
- Practice Placement Educators training and/or APPLE accreditation
- Other relevant training
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of patient-focused approaches and user/carer involvement.
- Knowledge of assessment, treatment and evaluation approaches used in mental health.
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice.
- Knowledge of risk and risk assessment
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, other relevant legislation and current mental health issues.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Arnold Lodge and its purpose.
- Knowledge of clinical governance and audit.
- Awareness of the current issues relating to forensic services.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in occupational therapy assessment, treatment planning, delivery and evaluation in a mental health setting.
- Experience of planning and running a variety of individual and group interventions.
- Experience of maintaining written records, databases and producing reports.
- Experience of liaison with other agencies, services and professional colleagues.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a secure setting, e.g. prison, young offender institute or forensic unit.
- Experience of supervising other staff members or OT students.
- Experience in undertaking clinical audit.
Skills
Essential
- Good communication, negotiation and liaison skills (both oral and written).
- Ability to function effectively within a multi-professional team and develop cohesive working relationships.
- Ability to maintain clear professional boundaries when working with a challenging patient group.
- Ability to work independently and prioritise own workload.
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Current Health and Care Professions Council Registration
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate qualifications
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation
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).
