Job summary
Are you a newly qualified or current Band 5 occupational therapist? Do you have a passion for delivering outstanding care and making a positive difference to the lives of others? This could be your perfect opportunity.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self- motivated and innovative Occupational Therapist who is excited by the opportunity and challenge of working alongside professional colleagues in a dynamic Forensic Mental Health Service . We are a friendly and supportive team based within a medium and low secure forensic environment.
To comply with safeguarding regulations, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are over 18.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for providing Occupational Therapy interventions as part of a multi-disciplinary team, including assessment and consultation under the support and supervision of a Specialist Occupational Therapist.The applicant needs to have a foundational knowledge and skills, understand professional models. The Occupational Therapy service in the Trust is particularly keen to support and develop all clinicians in the use of theModel of Human Occupation (MOHO), Sensory Integration (SI), Occupational Formulation (OF)and other evidence-based approaches with good outcomes in the forensic field.
This clinical post therefore is ideal for Occupational Therapists who are skilled at engaging and motivating people, understand the value and potential of good occupational functioning and performance, and enjoy working with forensic patients.
As an Occupational Therapist you will have has access toprofessional supervisionand support from a Specialist OT.All OT's within the forensic services are part of aProfessional Network and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Group.
About us
We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Role Summary
The post holder will offer a high standard of evidence based occupational therapy in the service area.
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary/multi agency team within the rotational specific service areas.
Be a positive role model to all staff.
To be responsible for own autonomous practice and ensure effective patient/client care is maintained.
Attend and engage in Band 5 meeting and engage in CPD opportunities and reflective practice.
Engage in the Trust Preceptorship Academy as requested.
The post holder will offer a high standard of evidence based occupational therapy, working as part of a multi-disciplinary/multiagency team within a specific service area.
To be responsible for own autonomous practice and ensure effective patient/client care is maintained.
For a more detailed description of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Role Summary
The post holder will offer a high standard of evidence based occupational therapy in the service area.
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary/multi agency team within the rotational specific service areas.
Be a positive role model to all staff.
To be responsible for own autonomous practice and ensure effective patient/client care is maintained.
Attend and engage in Band 5 meeting and engage in CPD opportunities and reflective practice.
Engage in the Trust Preceptorship Academy as requested.
The post holder will offer a high standard of evidence based occupational therapy, working as part of a multi-disciplinary/multiagency team within a specific service area.
To be responsible for own autonomous practice and ensure effective patient/client care is maintained.
For a more detailed description of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with the Health Professions Council
- A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical and service area.
- Knowledge of occupational therapy models of practice, standardised assessments, and their use in practice
Desirable
- Evidence of current CPD/formal qualifications at an advanced level e.g. degree or post graduate level or equivalent knowledge/experiential learning
- Full understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area
- Full understanding of relevant policy, drivers and their application to clinical and service area
- Willingness to consider undertaking the training required to be a Practice Placements for students.
Experience
Essential
- Successful completion or willingness to undertake preceptorship
- Appropriate knowledge/experience of working in the relevant service area
- Understanding of caseload management clinical responsibilities
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area
- Evidence of specialist practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development
- Evidence of promoting/supporting active user/carer involvement/participation
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Able to demonstrate effective inter-personal/communication skills
- Evidence of good time management skills
- Work within the culture of improving working lives and working time directive
- Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity
- Ability to commute between the various sites
Desirable
- Ability to commute between the various sites
- Working knowledge of Trust policies and procedures.
- Ability to manage daily operations and maintain a safe working environment
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with the Health Professions Council
- A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical and service area.
- Knowledge of occupational therapy models of practice, standardised assessments, and their use in practice
Desirable
- Evidence of current CPD/formal qualifications at an advanced level e.g. degree or post graduate level or equivalent knowledge/experiential learning
- Full understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area
- Full understanding of relevant policy, drivers and their application to clinical and service area
- Willingness to consider undertaking the training required to be a Practice Placements for students.
Experience
Essential
- Successful completion or willingness to undertake preceptorship
- Appropriate knowledge/experience of working in the relevant service area
- Understanding of caseload management clinical responsibilities
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area
- Evidence of specialist practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development
- Evidence of promoting/supporting active user/carer involvement/participation
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Able to demonstrate effective inter-personal/communication skills
- Evidence of good time management skills
- Work within the culture of improving working lives and working time directive
- Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity
- Ability to commute between the various sites
Desirable
- Ability to commute between the various sites
- Working knowledge of Trust policies and procedures.
- Ability to manage daily operations and maintain a safe working environment
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).
