Band 6 Occupational Therapist – HMP/YOI Aylesbury

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post holder will be responsible for providing individual therapy and graded group programme that is responsive to the needs of the clients in the service. The caseload will be Occupational Therapy specific work, using evidence based and informed approaches through an effective referral process. The post holder will need to be a visible and positive presence within the service and wider prison establishment and be responsive and supportive to the needs of each person using the service. As well as being clinically involved in the therapeutic delivery of treatment within the team, you will also be contributing to the achievement of the One Small Thing Trauma Informed Care Certification. The clinical leads team in the service are committed to an extensive and co-ordinated CPD programme including a robust supervision structure. Support is available, when appropriate, to all staff to engage in external training to further the knowledge pool of the team.

Please see attached job description for full outline of duties.

SUMMARY OF MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

MANAGERIAL AND DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To coordinate intervention and therapeutic timetables
2. To be actively involved in service development working closely with the whole team.
3. To be involved in service wide initiatives and developments.
4. To provide supervision and guidance to junior staff in the team, to represent the service in internal and external forums.

CLINICAL

To participate clinically within the occupational therapy service and treatment programme which may include:

1. Engaging the caseload in occupational therapy specific needs
2. carrying out specific short term clinical work across the wider prison
3. Joint working with less experienced staff
4. Running treatment groups
5. Contributing to assessment and formulation processes following engagement in the occupational therapy sessions

EDUCATION & TRAINING

1. To contribute to a comprehensive in-service training programme for therapy and prison staff.

1. To support the delivery of staff support / reflective groups across the whole prison establishment.

1. To assist in presenting to all potential and new staff on the role of occupational therapy.

Professional

1. To engage in regular supervision and professional development opportunities and keep updated with current practice in prison and forensic care.

1. To maintain professional competencies via continued professional development and engagement in post-registration training.

1. To work in accordance with professional guidelines issued by the College of Occupational therapy which are relevant to the field of mental health and forensic care.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• oDip. COT, BSc O.T. oCurrent Health Professions Council Occupational Therapy registration. oEither: a minimum of 1-2 years postgraduate clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist, which includes at least 1 year's experience of working with people with mental health problems or a minimum of 18 months postgraduate clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist in a forensic setting. oEvidence of CPD/Reflective practice in application to clinical setting oe.g. identification of learning and skills developed from clinical practice and evidence of engaging in training and professional development.

Desirable

• oExperience of working in Prison and / or Forensic environments. oExperience in supervising and appraising junior staff and students oExperience justifying and challenging treatment priorities within available resources. oExperience of working with carers/ family members. oExperience in the use of the Model of Human Occupation including the use of specific MOHO outcome measures

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• oExperience of planning and running a range of therapeutic groups. oExperience of contributing to multidisciplinary teams care planning and risk assessments. oExperience of using standardised assessments oE.g. MOHOST, AMPS, MEAMS, COPM oExperience of using outcome measures. oExperience meeting quality targets within a team. oExperience creating and designing new treatments in secure settings. oUp to date knowledge of developments in O.T. and prison settings, to inform clinical decisions, and best practice for self and supervisees oTo include Knowledge of: oClinical conditions within adolescent mental health including, developmental disorders, neurological disorders, personality disorders, depression, anxiety and psychosis oAwareness of the impact of the restrictions of security on the therapeutic process oRisk issues with this client group oO.T. models of practice, e.g. MOHO oThe Recovery approach and associated assessments and treatments oA variety of treatment approaches relevant to working with people with personality disorders, depression, psychosis and anxiety. oAudit and research and it's application to adult mental health oKnowledge of Clinical Governance and National Service Framework for Mental Health and their impact on the clinical environment and practice

Desirable

• oExperience of presenting at local, regional or national conferences/seminars/workshops etc oExperience in promoting and/or contributing to formal education of OT students e.g. workshops, presenting at open days etc oExperience of using electronic patient information systems e.g. SystemOne oExperience of planning, monitoring and evaluating therapy programmes to ensure the most effective use of clinical priorities, within own and team practices. oExperienced lead planner and facilitator in a range of treatment sessions on a group or individual basis including: Practical based, discussion, support and psycho-educational groups. Including experience of working with clinical staff of a variety of grades oAbility to instruct others on professional standards of communication oAble to critically appraise literature and research and use to inform service development oExperience of implementing service improvements oSkills and experience in carrying out research oKnowledge and experience of risk assessment tools such as HCR-20. oKnowledge and experience of working within the conditions set out in the Mental Health Act (1983) oExperience in working with clients with learning disabilities and/or autistic spectrum disorders oExperience in working with clients with personality disorders oAn understanding of forensic issues oExperience or knowledge of dual diagnosis oExperience or knowledge of working with clients affected by PTSD oExperience or knowledge of working with young offenders and or within those within the prison environment. oUnderstanding of the principles and implementation of the Recovery Model and it's application to Occupational Therapy oNICE guidelines relevant to mental health practice

Skills and abilities

Essential

• oEffective verbal communication skills to include presentation of O.T. information to MD team oEffective written communication skills to include assessment and treatment documentation and formal O.T. reports for MD team and outside agencies oAbility to determine and record clear and relevant O.T. treatment plans. oAbility to demonstrate sound clinical judgement and clear clinical reasoning for O.T. interventions oExperience of working autonomously, being responsible for own practice and managing a varied workload including the ability to prioritise and problem solve. oAble to use a range of treatment skills and to apply these to either group or individual work. To include cognitive behaviour therapy, goal setting, sensory work, and graded practical activities. oAbility to sustain demands of working with potentially challenging client group. oDemonstrates professional approach, including boundary keeping, to relationships with staff and patients. oAble to critically appraise literature and research and use to inform own practice. oExperience of relating to people from a range of social and ethnic backgrounds. oExperience of being part of a multidisciplinary team. oEffective Computer skills

Desirable

• oExperience of presenting at local, regional or national conferences/seminars/workshops etc oExperience in promoting and/or contributing to formal education of OT students e.g. workshops, presenting at open days etc oExperience of using electronic patient information systems e.g. RiO oExperience of planning, monitoring and evaluating therapy programmes to ensure the most effective use of clinical priorities, within own and team practices

Personal qualities

Essential

• oCommitment to work as a proactive team member o"can do attitude" oAbility to be flexible and adaptable to manage fluctuating work demands. oEmpathy for people with mental health problems and passionate about service user involvement oAware of own limitations and needs and ability to seeks advice and support appropriately oAbility to promote self and the service oProfessional manner

Desirable

• oAbility to promote positive image of OT oExperience with service user involvement oExperience with external network involvement

Other requirements

Essential

• oAble to participate in breakaway training oGood general health record oAbility to work independently oDemonstrates willingness to learn oTo promote a positive and professional identity for Occupational Therapy within The North London Forensic Service. oCommitment to work as a proactive team member oAbility to be flexible and adaptable to manage fluctuating work demands. oEffective use of supervision. oAware of own limitations and needs and ability to seeks advice and support appropriately oProactive use of continuous professional development opportunities oAbility to promote self and the service oService user-centred approach oAbility and motivation to network with a range of relevant colleagues regionally and nationally to contribute to personal and service wide professional development

Desirable

• oUnderstanding or experience applying the Recovery Model and Enablement. oMasters or post graduate papers in relevant area oFurther relevant courses or areas of study oAMPS trained and calibrated oAbility and motivation to network with a range of relevant colleagues regionally and nationally to contribute to personal and service wide professional development oExperience in promoting service user involvement

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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).

Employer details

Employer name

Barnet, Enfield & Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

HMP Aylesbury

Bierton Road

Aylesbury

HP20 1EH

Employer's website

http://www.beh-mht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)