Job summary
Are you looking at taking the next step in your clinical career? We are seeking to recruit a dynamic Occupational Therapist with proven clinical skills, knowledge and experience to provide clinical leadership to an established team of Occupational Therapists, OT Assistants, Apprentices and support staff in the Mental Health and Personality Disorder Teams at Rampton High Secure Hospital.
The post holder will support the Clinical Lead OT of the service, hold a patient caseload, deliver therapeutic groups as part of a wider OT programme including Vocational, Health and Fitness and Day Unit activities and professionally supervise junior OT staff and students.
We are looking for an enthusiastic compassionate and motivated OT with excellent communication skills to make a difference to the lives of our patients. An OT interested in Forensic Mental Health and the Physical Health needs of this population is desirable.
In return we can offer an additional £7,000 high secure allowance to successful applicants.
Main duties of the job
Develop and provide effective programmes of specialist Occupational Therapy for a specific patient group and contribute to the overall OT service development. The role involves deputising for senior staff as requiredThe post is situated within the Forensic Care Group and located in the Care Unit high secure setting at Rampton Hospital. The post holder will develop and provide a variety of specialist individual and group occupational therapy interventions to a population of mentally disordered offenders.Liaise effectively and be an active member of the relevant multidisciplinary teams, providing clinical reports as necessary and actively contribute to the Care Programme Approach process.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Develop and provide a patient needs led specialist occupational therapy programme using a range of assessments, treatment approaches and evaluation based on best available evidence, to a specific patient group.Be actively involved in the clinical risk assessment and development of risk management plans for patients and adhere to these.Communicate effectively within own service and with other colleagues.Be actively involved in Clinical Governance and quality assurance activities as required.Provide effective clinical leadership with the Occupational Therapy service.Co-work with Occupational Therapy staff and members of other professions.Accurately record statistical information.Keep accurate, appropriate, and contemporaneous patient records in accordance with the Forensic Information Governance Group and Trust Policy.Lead in assigned specific clinical activities as determined by the line manager.Lead on specific service developments as required
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Develop and provide a patient needs led specialist occupational therapy programme using a range of assessments, treatment approaches and evaluation based on best available evidence, to a specific patient group.Be actively involved in the clinical risk assessment and development of risk management plans for patients and adhere to these.Communicate effectively within own service and with other colleagues.Be actively involved in Clinical Governance and quality assurance activities as required.Provide effective clinical leadership with the Occupational Therapy service.Co-work with Occupational Therapy staff and members of other professions.Accurately record statistical information.Keep accurate, appropriate, and contemporaneous patient records in accordance with the Forensic Information Governance Group and Trust Policy.Lead in assigned specific clinical activities as determined by the line manager.Lead on specific service developments as required
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Person Specification
Physical Requirements
Essential
- To undertake relevant mandatory training and engage in the management of violence and aggression.
- Ability to respond to serious and emergency incidents
Qualifications
Essential
- oDegree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- oCurrent Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration.
- oFieldwork Educators qualification and APPLE accredited/prepared to undertake training as necessary.
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership qualification
- Supervision and appraisal training
- Accredited training in standardised OT assessments and outcome measures.
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant experience in occupational therapy assessment, treatment planning, delivery and evaluation in a mental health setting with minimal supervision.
- oSignificant experience of planning and facilitating a variety of individual and group occupational therapy interventions in a variety of environments.
- oExperience of supervising OT students as well as qualified and unqualified staff.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a secure setting, e.g. prison, young offenders institution or forensic unit.
- Experience of research and/or clinical audit
- Experience of service development and/or leading on clinical initiatives.
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to motivate patients and staff.
- oAbility to function effectively within a multi-professional team and develop cohesive working relationships.
- oAbility to maintain clear professional boundaries when working with a challenging patient group.
- oAbility to work independently and prioritise own workload
- oGood communications, negotiation and liaison skills (both oral and written).
Desirable
- Presentation and training skills.
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- oAbility to work flexible to meet the needs of the service, including occasional evenings and weekends on a rotational basis.
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values:
- oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge and application of occupational therapy evidence-based practice and outcome measures.
- oDetailed knowledge of treatment models and approaches used in mental health and personality disorder services.
- oKnowledge of patient focused approaches and user/carer involvement initiatives.
Desirable
- oKnowledge of patient focused approaches and user/carer involvement initiatives.
- Knowledge of Rampton Hospital and its purpose.
Person Specification
Physical Requirements
Essential
- To undertake relevant mandatory training and engage in the management of violence and aggression.
- Ability to respond to serious and emergency incidents
Qualifications
Essential
- oDegree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- oCurrent Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration.
- oFieldwork Educators qualification and APPLE accredited/prepared to undertake training as necessary.
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership qualification
- Supervision and appraisal training
- Accredited training in standardised OT assessments and outcome measures.
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant experience in occupational therapy assessment, treatment planning, delivery and evaluation in a mental health setting with minimal supervision.
- oSignificant experience of planning and facilitating a variety of individual and group occupational therapy interventions in a variety of environments.
- oExperience of supervising OT students as well as qualified and unqualified staff.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a secure setting, e.g. prison, young offenders institution or forensic unit.
- Experience of research and/or clinical audit
- Experience of service development and/or leading on clinical initiatives.
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to motivate patients and staff.
- oAbility to function effectively within a multi-professional team and develop cohesive working relationships.
- oAbility to maintain clear professional boundaries when working with a challenging patient group.
- oAbility to work independently and prioritise own workload
- oGood communications, negotiation and liaison skills (both oral and written).
Desirable
- Presentation and training skills.
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- oAbility to work flexible to meet the needs of the service, including occasional evenings and weekends on a rotational basis.
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values:
- oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge and application of occupational therapy evidence-based practice and outcome measures.
- oDetailed knowledge of treatment models and approaches used in mental health and personality disorder services.
- oKnowledge of patient focused approaches and user/carer involvement initiatives.
Desirable
- oKnowledge of patient focused approaches and user/carer involvement initiatives.
- Knowledge of Rampton Hospital and its purpose.
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).
