Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Occupational Therapist (OT) with post qualification experience of working in mental health, ideally forensic settings to join our forensic inpatient team at South London and the Maudsley NHS Foundation. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of supportive and dynamic team within a progressive service, and gain specialist experience working with a group of individuals with personality disorders and history of violent and sexual offending.
This full-time Band 6 OT role is a maternity leave cover for 12 months on Waddon ward. You will be based at River House, where you will work within a multidisciplinary team, managing a varied therapeutic activity programme alongside the ward's Activity Practitioner. As the ward link OT and a key member of the Recovery Hub, you will deliver OT interventions using the Model of Human Occupation and sensory approaches, supporting service users in their recovery and discharge plans.
Main duties of the job
As an Occupational Therapist in the service, you would be part of a multi professional clinical team and carry a caseload. You would support the delivery of specialist assessments and recovery focused and occupation-based interventions in line with Royal College of Occupational Therapy national practice guidance. You would also be involved in the delivery of core interventions, taking on the clinical leadership for that hub and supporting any innovation and ongoing service development. There would also be opportunity to support variety of involvement projects within the service and the Forensic Recovery College too.
About us
We are a diverse and friendly Occupational Therapy team comprising OTs, OT Technicians, Clinical Exercise Instructors and Education Tutors. We offer a range of Recovery Hub based interventions, including Remotivation, Vocation and Employability, Physical Activities and Health Promotion, Creative Arts and Education. We have a caf and library which form the main basis for our commercial vocation schemes and have well established links with mainstream employers and a host of community vocation projects.
We offer a supportive working environment, regular supervision, peer supervision, reflective practice and opportunities for CPD and annual appraisal. You will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based practice and continuing professional development and be actively supported to develop your professional practice. You will also have opportunity to further develop your specialist skills in assessments and interventions for Remotivation, MOHO based assessment tools and sensory interventions, as well as the opportunity to be involved in a number of multidisciplinary innovations including Restorative Justice and the exciting work of the Bethlem Gallery. We are always evolving particularly within in our new South London partnership with our neighbouring Trusts Oxleas and South West London and St Georges and opportunities to grow and develop are always available.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage a caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidence based / client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
To provide leadership for junior staff and students, through supervision and appraisal.
To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of OT / MDT services, holding responsibility for defined projects.
To regularly supervise OT students on practice placements.
This post will require you to complete beyond the preceptorship programme hosted by Oxleas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage a caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidence based / client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
To provide leadership for junior staff and students, through supervision and appraisal.
To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of OT / MDT services, holding responsibility for defined projects.
To regularly supervise OT students on practice placements.
This post will require you to complete beyond the preceptorship programme hosted by Oxleas.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified and HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
- Post registration experience as an OT
Desirable
- Post-registration qualification in related area
- Practice Education training/Membership of OT professional body and / or special interest group and/or course
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist
- Working in groups / Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work
- Working with mental health service users (pre or post qualification)
- Advising and supporting / supervising junior staff and students
- Experience of audit, research and clinical governance procedures and their application in practice
Desirable
- Preceptorship programme
- Experience of working in an inner-city, multi-cultural environment
- Experience of working with people with challenging behaviours
- Experience of specialist Mental Health settings
- Leadership and first line management experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Broad / High level understanding of Mental Health disorders and treatment models
- Sound / Detailed knowledge of legislation relevant to Mental Health and Specialist practice where appropriate
- Applied / Working knowledge of the principles of CPA (Care Programme Approach)
- Applied / Extensive knowledge of the principles of risk assessment and risk management
- Specialist knowledge and application of OT assessments and interventions and outcome measures, relevant to client group
Desirable
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Commitment to OT student education
- Skills in applying evidence-based practice and use of outcome measures
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
other
Essential
- Demonstrate a commitment to life-long learning
- Flexible approach to work to meet service user and service needs
- Must be prepared to work evenings & weekends if required ability to travel efficiently between sites
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified and HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
- Post registration experience as an OT
Desirable
- Post-registration qualification in related area
- Practice Education training/Membership of OT professional body and / or special interest group and/or course
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist
- Working in groups / Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work
- Working with mental health service users (pre or post qualification)
- Advising and supporting / supervising junior staff and students
- Experience of audit, research and clinical governance procedures and their application in practice
Desirable
- Preceptorship programme
- Experience of working in an inner-city, multi-cultural environment
- Experience of working with people with challenging behaviours
- Experience of specialist Mental Health settings
- Leadership and first line management experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Broad / High level understanding of Mental Health disorders and treatment models
- Sound / Detailed knowledge of legislation relevant to Mental Health and Specialist practice where appropriate
- Applied / Working knowledge of the principles of CPA (Care Programme Approach)
- Applied / Extensive knowledge of the principles of risk assessment and risk management
- Specialist knowledge and application of OT assessments and interventions and outcome measures, relevant to client group
Desirable
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Commitment to OT student education
- Skills in applying evidence-based practice and use of outcome measures
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
other
Essential
- Demonstrate a commitment to life-long learning
- Flexible approach to work to meet service user and service needs
- Must be prepared to work evenings & weekends if required ability to travel efficiently between sites
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).
