Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the team in our Secure Service at Northside House
We are looking for a passionate, motivated, and resilient Occupational Therapist to join the team, and the service.
Our inpatient Secure Services form part of a wide and growing body of clinical services operating in a variety of settings linked to the criminal justice system. This means that we can offer our team members exciting and diverse development pathways to reach their career aspirations.
Although based at Northside House in Norwich, you will be part of a well-established Occupational and Fitness Therapy Team working across Norfolk and Suffolk. You will receive regular clinical and line management supervision, and also professional and governance support from within our knowledgeable, friendly and supportive team. If you are newly qualified, you will be supported to complete your preceptorship within the first year of practice.
Main duties of the job
Main duties
In this role, you would be initially aligned with Drayton ward, which is a 16-bed Medium Secure ward for men. This would be your caseload. However, as there are three other wards at Northside House, a second MSU (Catton) and an LSU (Blakeney), there will be opportunities to work with across the site, under the guidance of the Senior Occupational Therapists.
Within this role you will be line managed by a highly experienced Senior Occupational Therapist and provide supervision for an Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner and Fitness Therapy Technical Instructor, with whom you will work closely day-to-day. You will play a key role in the wider multidisciplinary team, offering holistic and trauma-informed care at Northside House.
The right candidate will be able to work with minimal supervision, and be enthusiastic and proactive, putting the needs of service users first.
As a team we are proud of our record of co-production and positive risk management. We are always looking for ways to improve outcomes for our service users and encourage creativity and innovation in all our staff. We support the development of all our staff and will work with you to ensure that you have all the skills you need for your role and to move forward in your career.
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
The post holder will undertake the planning/delivery of direct patient care with regular access to supervision, ensuring continuity of practice and working within a MDT/multi-agency environment.
- To oversee a caseload of individuals with diagnoses of mental health conditions such as personality disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar, depression, who have had contact with the criminal justice pathway
- Provide person-centred Occupational Therapy assessment and interventions, goal setting and treatment planning, with regular reviews.
- Lead on the planning and delivery of a 12-weekly Occupational and Fitness therapy Program across the ward.
- Attend and participate in MDT clinical reviews, CPA meetings, other professionals meetings as required.
- To work within local risk assessments, policies, procedures and security arrangements at all times.
- To identify risks and changes in the physical or mental health of service users, and escalate any concerns as required.
- To form partnerships with other care providers and third sector organisations as needed.
- To ensure service users/carer(s) are enabled and empowered to make informed decisions about their care and delivery of that care, working with agencies from within and outside the MDT.
- To offer opportunities for participation in service development and delivery for service users/carers, as the experts by experience.
- To provide caseload management supervision to junior staff under direction and supervision of the Senior Occupational Therapist
- To enable service users to gain and maintain independence, always promoting hope and reducing potential stigma.
- Identifying personal learning and training needs and undertake appraisal and personal development plans on an annual basis, reviewing these at each Line management supervision meeting.
- Support students that will be undertaking placements within the Team. If you have already completed your preceptorship year you will be supported to take your own student.
The Occupational and Fitness Therapy Team offers regular clinical and line management supervision with an emphasis on wellbeing, development and reflective practice. This is both 1:1 and in team group sessions. We hold a strong belief in team and individual development. As well as the week-long NSFT induction for new starters, we offer a comprehensive local Induction to the team and service, so you will feel supported in the transition to our team.
The Occupational Therapy team across the Secure wards use the Model of Human Occupation to guide practice. This is a widely adopted model and you will be supported to gain confidence in this, and the associated assessments, which form the basis of our interventions.
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will undertake the planning/delivery of direct patient care with regular access to supervision, ensuring continuity of practice and working within a MDT/multi-agency environment.
- To oversee a caseload of individuals with diagnoses of mental health conditions such as personality disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar, depression, who have had contact with the criminal justice pathway
- Provide person-centred Occupational Therapy assessment and interventions, goal setting and treatment planning, with regular reviews.
- Lead on the planning and delivery of a 12-weekly Occupational and Fitness therapy Program across the ward.
- Attend and participate in MDT clinical reviews, CPA meetings, other professionals meetings as required.
- To work within local risk assessments, policies, procedures and security arrangements at all times.
- To identify risks and changes in the physical or mental health of service users, and escalate any concerns as required.
- To form partnerships with other care providers and third sector organisations as needed.
- To ensure service users/carer(s) are enabled and empowered to make informed decisions about their care and delivery of that care, working with agencies from within and outside the MDT.
- To offer opportunities for participation in service development and delivery for service users/carers, as the experts by experience.
- To provide caseload management supervision to junior staff under direction and supervision of the Senior Occupational Therapist
- To enable service users to gain and maintain independence, always promoting hope and reducing potential stigma.
- Identifying personal learning and training needs and undertake appraisal and personal development plans on an annual basis, reviewing these at each Line management supervision meeting.
- Support students that will be undertaking placements within the Team. If you have already completed your preceptorship year you will be supported to take your own student.
The Occupational and Fitness Therapy Team offers regular clinical and line management supervision with an emphasis on wellbeing, development and reflective practice. This is both 1:1 and in team group sessions. We hold a strong belief in team and individual development. As well as the week-long NSFT induction for new starters, we offer a comprehensive local Induction to the team and service, so you will feel supported in the transition to our team.
The Occupational Therapy team across the Secure wards use the Model of Human Occupation to guide practice. This is a widely adopted model and you will be supported to gain confidence in this, and the associated assessments, which form the basis of our interventions.
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or BSc/MSc Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with the HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a broad range of people with varied diagnoses and backgrounds
- Ability to work both independently and under supervision
Desirable
- Experience of working within mental health
Skills
Essential
- Ability to deliver OT assessment / treatment with designated client group.
- Risk assessment and crisis management
- Liaison with other professionals
Desirable
- Experience in running therapeutic groups
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to this client group
- Basic understanding of Mental Health Act 1983 and any updates
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel independently
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or BSc/MSc Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with the HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a broad range of people with varied diagnoses and backgrounds
- Ability to work both independently and under supervision
Desirable
- Experience of working within mental health
Skills
Essential
- Ability to deliver OT assessment / treatment with designated client group.
- Risk assessment and crisis management
- Liaison with other professionals
Desirable
- Experience in running therapeutic groups
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to this client group
- Basic understanding of Mental Health Act 1983 and any updates
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel independently
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).
