Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work within well-established work areas for patients with a primary diagnosis of server mental illness or personality disorder.
The post will be based within the high security, forensic hospital environment as part of a team working with patients learning new work ability skills.
The hospital has moved to a new bespoke hospital and is the most modern high security forensic hospital in the country. The hospital focuses on innovative care to a challenging and interesting patient group. The hospital focuses on reducing risk and offending behaviours.
We are looking to offer a job to a resourceful, motivated person who can demonstrate skill in engaging patients and team work. There are opportunities to progress in the service a via Occupational Therapy apprenticeship or through the Rehabilitation Therapy Service and the development of technical skills in teaching patients skills.
Main duties of the job
The RTS Assistant post is based in the Rehabilitation Therapy Service (RTS) within the high security setting of Broadmoor hospital. The aim of the service is to engage, support and develop patients as part of their recovery through engagement in meaningful therapeutic activities.
The RTS assistant would work as part of a close team of staff who work together to provide a wide range of activities which help patients develop work skills. These skills could be personal organisation and time management, concentration on a task, following instructions or copying tasks. These skills are developed through a variety of activities including bike maintenance, wood craft skills, pottery and silver clay, picture framing, professional publishing and printing.
The RTS assistant need to be able engage with patients and staff and support the process of the work ability sessions. It is helpful to have be able to learn practical tasks easily and to be a good communicator.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Good general education with 2 or more CSE, GCSE or O' Levels
- To have a relevant trade or skill NVQ, City and Guilds, BTEC
- To have a nationally recognisable trade qualification or craft.
Desirable
- Motivation and Engagement Training
- Degree in a relevant area.
- Adult Education qualification - PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people in a work place where practical skills are taught.
- Experience in working in environment where people challenge each other.
Desirable
- Experience at working with others on implementing a new activity.
- Experience motivating and engaging people
- Experience as a band 3 in a relevant patient care NHS post.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the need to consider environmental risk factors in a work place and with patients with a mental illness
- To have an understanding of people with a severe mental illness.
Desirable
- To have knowledge of what a high secure hospital is and what it entails.
- Knowledge of wider NHS and Mental Health service
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to chat to people of all backgrounds and cultures.
- To be honest, non- judgemental and companionate with all people.
- An ability to work with others and take direction.
- To be able to use IT
- Good time management skills.
Desirable
- Demonstrate a positive attitude to change.
- To have an enquiring approach to skill development.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Good general education with 2 or more CSE, GCSE or O' Levels
- To have a relevant trade or skill NVQ, City and Guilds, BTEC
- To have a nationally recognisable trade qualification or craft.
Desirable
- Motivation and Engagement Training
- Degree in a relevant area.
- Adult Education qualification - PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people in a work place where practical skills are taught.
- Experience in working in environment where people challenge each other.
Desirable
- Experience at working with others on implementing a new activity.
- Experience motivating and engaging people
- Experience as a band 3 in a relevant patient care NHS post.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the need to consider environmental risk factors in a work place and with patients with a mental illness
- To have an understanding of people with a severe mental illness.
Desirable
- To have knowledge of what a high secure hospital is and what it entails.
- Knowledge of wider NHS and Mental Health service
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to chat to people of all backgrounds and cultures.
- To be honest, non- judgemental and companionate with all people.
- An ability to work with others and take direction.
- To be able to use IT
- Good time management skills.
Desirable
- Demonstrate a positive attitude to change.
- To have an enquiring approach to skill development.
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.
