Job summary
If you are looking for a rare and exciting opportunity of a promoted post or consolidation of current skills, and have a particular interest in Forensic services then this is the position for you.
The Forensic Services based at St Bernard's Hospital on the Ealing site in London are comprised of a number of specialist areas including Women's and Men's services at both low and medium security. The post holder will join an already established Occupational Therapy service and will be joining an experienced and dynamic team.
We have a wider Occupational Therapy service comprising of occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, activity coordinators and Recovery Support workers.
You will be professionally supervised and supported by the Clinical Lead Band 7 OT to deliver an occupational therapy program within Specialist Forensic Community services.
As a specialist practitioner, at a band 6, you will be a Senior OT and therefore, expected to be operationally aware of the day-to-day needs of the team, service users and the clinical teams. You will liaise with OT's in other areas of the service as service users are discharged into the community.
You will need to be aware of the local community, the 8 boroughs surrounding St Bernard's Hospital which are placed within three hubs: EHH hub (Ealing, Hounslow, Hammersmith & Fulham), BHH hub (Brent, Harrow, Hillingdon), and KCW hub (Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster).
Main duties of the job
You will carry a clinical caseload and have responsibilities to provide a range of in-reach activity and predominately community based interventions that support the transition out of the inpatient setting by developing service user' skills and function in line with recovery principles and practice. These include social skills, transitions, life skills, goal setting, work, education and leisure management.
The post also offers an opportunity to develop clinical skills in assessment, case formulations and goal settings. We currently use the Vona Du Toit Model of Creative Ability. We would ensure that you receive the relevant training and support when you join the team.
We have clear clinical models and pathways for service users moving from our acute wards into rehabilitation and through into the community with occupational performance skills being central to the readiness for transition through each stage of a service user recovery.
You will be instrumental in ensuring service users are referred into the available work roles and gain the qualifications that they need to develop their skills and CV's and move into external work and educational options, we invest in our staff and use the IPS model (individual placement scheme), training staff in SCFT to follow this model.
Supervision of students is expected as a minimum of two students per year, however Forensic services has a very high number of student placements, which we are very proud of.
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 over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
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 and Training
Essential
- BSc (Hons) or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Membership of a Special Interest Group e.g. COT SS Mental Health
- Training in CBT/ Psychosocial interventions
Experience
Essential
- Achieved Band 5 OT KSF sub-set (usually through 12 month preceptorship programme)
- Achieved full KSF outline for Band 5 OT (usually second year post qualified)
- Relevant post-qualified OT experience in Mental Health
- Application of core OT skills and OT process
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Experience of supervising /co-supervising students
- Ability to undertake risk assessments both standardised and non-standardised
- Ability to care coordinate with CPA
- Ability to network, collaborate and liaise with other agencies
- Ability to manage conflict
Desirable
- Involvement in research and clinical audit
- Experience of supervision of students and staff
- A minimum of two and a half years post qualified experience as an OT (or equivalent role) in a health or social care or 3rd sector setting
- Ability to prepare and present papers at study days and conferences
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build rapport with service users, carers and colleagues
- Evidence of ability in OT models, assessment, treatment planning, intervention and evaluation
- Use of standardised assessment tools and outcome measures
- Ability to work independently and under supervision as part of a team
- Group work skills
- Computer literacy
- Contribution to service development and the training of others
- Supervisory skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Awareness of need to work within appropriate boundaries
Desirable
- Ability to apply (research) evidence-based practice
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise others performance
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to reflect, identify and take responsibility for continuing professional development needs
- Ability to effectively manage, prioritise and organise workload, and work effectively under pressure
- Understand the need for and actively participates in own supervision and constructive use of feedback
- High levels of initiative, innovation and self-motivation
- Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice
- Enthusiasm for developing and using new and better ways of working
- 'Can do' positive attitude
- Resilience to take on constructive action in the face of resistance
- Able to deal with stress appropriately and work under pressure
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities
Desirable
- Open and willingness to experience changes
- Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BSc (Hons) or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Membership of a Special Interest Group e.g. COT SS Mental Health
- Training in CBT/ Psychosocial interventions
Experience
Essential
- Achieved Band 5 OT KSF sub-set (usually through 12 month preceptorship programme)
- Achieved full KSF outline for Band 5 OT (usually second year post qualified)
- Relevant post-qualified OT experience in Mental Health
- Application of core OT skills and OT process
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Experience of supervising /co-supervising students
- Ability to undertake risk assessments both standardised and non-standardised
- Ability to care coordinate with CPA
- Ability to network, collaborate and liaise with other agencies
- Ability to manage conflict
Desirable
- Involvement in research and clinical audit
- Experience of supervision of students and staff
- A minimum of two and a half years post qualified experience as an OT (or equivalent role) in a health or social care or 3rd sector setting
- Ability to prepare and present papers at study days and conferences
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build rapport with service users, carers and colleagues
- Evidence of ability in OT models, assessment, treatment planning, intervention and evaluation
- Use of standardised assessment tools and outcome measures
- Ability to work independently and under supervision as part of a team
- Group work skills
- Computer literacy
- Contribution to service development and the training of others
- Supervisory skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Awareness of need to work within appropriate boundaries
Desirable
- Ability to apply (research) evidence-based practice
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise others performance
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to reflect, identify and take responsibility for continuing professional development needs
- Ability to effectively manage, prioritise and organise workload, and work effectively under pressure
- Understand the need for and actively participates in own supervision and constructive use of feedback
- High levels of initiative, innovation and self-motivation
- Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice
- Enthusiasm for developing and using new and better ways of working
- 'Can do' positive attitude
- Resilience to take on constructive action in the face of resistance
- Able to deal with stress appropriately and work under pressure
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities
Desirable
- Open and willingness to experience changes
- Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
