Job summary
We are a small but friendly team consisting of a clinical lead psychologist, one psychotherapist, one senior occupational therapist, who work alongside an assistant psychologist and two assistant practitionersand two Senior Mental Health Nurses, provide therapeutic input to prisoners at HMP Norwich.
We offer therapeutic approaches in DBT and CBT as well as having an established trauma pathway in which trauma sensitive yoga is a solidfeature. We work with prisoners who self-harm, have attempted suicide, experience high levels of anxiety or trauma/PTSD. We also work withprisoners who may be supported by an ACCT (self harm document). We are looking to further develop the service around reduction of violenceand working with complex cases residing in seclusion.
Main duties of the job
As an occupational therapist, you will be expected to assist with running groups with a range of disciplines, carrying out joint assessments with staff, assisting with writing formulations and discharge reports, inputting into MDT's and taking responsibility for your own work.
You may also be expected to work 1:1 with prisoners in delivering interventions under supervision. In addition, you will be invited to attend and contribute to ongoing referral meetings and discussions and engage in regular clinical supervision to access support and continue developing your expertise.
We also work closely with the NSFT mental health in reach team, the IAPT/Wellbeing team and the wider IMHJP and secure and Forensicservices care group and are building links with the prison. Some of this work will involve training the prison staff on therapeutic interventions aswell as mental health conditions. This will allow skills taught at day care to be transferred back to the wings with the prisoners feeling confidentthat the regime staff will have some understanding of coping strategies they are trying to use.
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what ittakes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what ittakes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in OT
- Clinical supervisor or willing to work towards it
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate training course
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in mental health.
- Documentary evidence of continuing professional development.
- Experience of MDT working
Desirable
- Experience working in a range of mental health settings.
- Supervising students / staff.
- Previous line management experience.
- Familiarity of audit procedures.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to deliver OT assessment / treatment with designated client group.
- Group work skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage own caseload and prioritise.
- Ability to take lead in management of department
- Satisfactory verbal and written language skills.
- PMA Training
- "Prevention and Management of Suicide" training.
Desirable
- Presentation and training skills.
- Evidence of area of evolving clinical specialism.
Knowledge
Essential
- Supervisory / appraisal skills.
- Computer skills.
- Knowledge of mental health and best practice in OT.
- Communication skills.
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues.
- Reflective practice
Other
Essential
- Knowledge of current legislation including risk assessment and CPA.
- Willingness to work flexibly.
- Understanding of team dynamics. Commitment to patient centred practice and lifelong learning
- Ability to travel independently.
Desirable
- Up to date with latest evidence based research for specialist area.
- Knowledge of principles and application of Clinical Governance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in OT
- Clinical supervisor or willing to work towards it
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate training course
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in mental health.
- Documentary evidence of continuing professional development.
- Experience of MDT working
Desirable
- Experience working in a range of mental health settings.
- Supervising students / staff.
- Previous line management experience.
- Familiarity of audit procedures.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to deliver OT assessment / treatment with designated client group.
- Group work skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage own caseload and prioritise.
- Ability to take lead in management of department
- Satisfactory verbal and written language skills.
- PMA Training
- "Prevention and Management of Suicide" training.
Desirable
- Presentation and training skills.
- Evidence of area of evolving clinical specialism.
Knowledge
Essential
- Supervisory / appraisal skills.
- Computer skills.
- Knowledge of mental health and best practice in OT.
- Communication skills.
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues.
- Reflective practice
Other
Essential
- Knowledge of current legislation including risk assessment and CPA.
- Willingness to work flexibly.
- Understanding of team dynamics. Commitment to patient centred practice and lifelong learning
- Ability to travel independently.
Desirable
- Up to date with latest evidence based research for specialist area.
- Knowledge of principles and application of Clinical Governance.
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).
