Job summary
We are recruiting aBand 6 Senior Occupational Therapist(minimum 12 months at B6) to join our new Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) "Outreach Service"at HMP Low Newton. This post complements the established OT provision within the Primrose Service (intensive day treatment service 3 years+) and offers the opportunity to deliver specialist OT assessment and intervention for women with complex clinical and relational needs linked to significant personality difficulties or diagnosed Personality Disorder and high-risk offending behaviours.
This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visithttps://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Main duties of the job
About the OPD "Outreach Service"
The service provides a whole-prison system approachfor women who:
Managed by the National Probation Service; and
Likely to meet the diagnostic criteria for 'personality disorder', to a level that has significant and severe consequences for themselves and others; and
A clinically justifiable link between the above; and
Have an existing OPD formulation in place; and
Have at least 6 months left to serve where direct work is considered.
Women's OPD "Outreach Service" Aims:
Whole System Support
- Clinical case panels with shared understanding and planning
- Collaborative, formulation-led practice
- Training to embed relational and therapeutic approaches across the prison
Direct Intervention & Support
- Preparation for engagement in therapeutic work
- Understanding personal stories, needs, relationships and risks
- Building coping skills to support progress
- Supporting transitions and change
About us
Health and Justice Services provide mental health and learning disability services for those detained at HMP establishments and in the community and has been established since 2015.
The health and justice occupational therapy team is led and professionally managed by the Lead Occupational Therapist who steers the direction of the occupational therapy service, including clinical supervision of senior therapists. Whilst each occupational therapy staff member works in their relevant multidisciplinary teams, we meet regularly as a team of occupational therapy staff to offer peer support, continued professional development, clinical and service development, training and learning. The team grows as we are continuing to evidence the need for occupational therapy posts and an 'occupational lens' across the health and justice service. We are proud of our Trust-wide OT Pathway which is outlines a clear OT process including triage, assessment tools and documentation, goal-based treatment plans and robust clinical outcome measures. We have clear job plans, development frameworks, supportive supervision and learning and governance networks which allow for effective therapy delivery with our patients and reflects happy and supported staff members.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached: Job Description and Person Specification - Band 6 Senior Occupational Therapist
To complete occupational performance assessments and occupational formulations, as part of the wider context of offending behaviours and personality difficulties.
To use client-centred approaches to co-produce negotiated occupational goals and evaluate these in line with clinical outcome measures.
To offer clinical advice and support relating to occupational needs with multi-disciplinary professionals and multi-agency partners at HMP Low Newton as part of HM Prison and Probation Service.
To contribute to multi-disciplinary team working in line with the outreach service aims and operational policy including the Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) Pathway national strategy and objectives.
To use relevant electronic record systems in the prison setting including Systm One and NOMIS
To abide by all Trust policies and procedures
To be able to respond flexibly and creatively to challenges that arise within the context of a prison setting.
To be clinically supervised and professionally managed by the Lead Occupational Therapist for Health and Justice.
Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate must pass Police Vetting before commencing employment. This includes a thorough review of personal information, including a criminal record check (both spent and unspent), a review of financial standing, and social media checks. Please note that vetting checks may also extend to family members and associates. You must also have resided in the UK for 3 years at the point of application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached: Job Description and Person Specification - Band 6 Senior Occupational Therapist
To complete occupational performance assessments and occupational formulations, as part of the wider context of offending behaviours and personality difficulties.
To use client-centred approaches to co-produce negotiated occupational goals and evaluate these in line with clinical outcome measures.
To offer clinical advice and support relating to occupational needs with multi-disciplinary professionals and multi-agency partners at HMP Low Newton as part of HM Prison and Probation Service.
To contribute to multi-disciplinary team working in line with the outreach service aims and operational policy including the Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) Pathway national strategy and objectives.
To use relevant electronic record systems in the prison setting including Systm One and NOMIS
To abide by all Trust policies and procedures
To be able to respond flexibly and creatively to challenges that arise within the context of a prison setting.
To be clinically supervised and professionally managed by the Lead Occupational Therapist for Health and Justice.
Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate must pass Police Vetting before commencing employment. This includes a thorough review of personal information, including a criminal record check (both spent and unspent), a review of financial standing, and social media checks. Please note that vetting checks may also extend to family members and associates. You must also have resided in the UK for 3 years at the point of application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate professional qualification for occupational therapy role
- Current relevant registration with specific regulatory body
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) level 7 (SLT =8) for International recruits
Desirable
- Post graduate training in relevant specialist area
Experience
Essential
- Mininum of 12 months working as a Band 6 Specialist/Senior Occupational Therapist
Desirable
- Experience of supporting people with mental health issues, learning disability or autism
- Experience of working in Multidisciplinary Team
- Experience of managing complex occupational therapy cases
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the needs of people who use our services with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
Desirable
- Clinical risk assessment and application in practice
- Knowledge of evidence based practice in designated specialist area
- Post graduate training in specialist area if applicable to post (e.g. dysphagia, autism diagnostics)
- Awareness of professional standards and its application to practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate professional qualification for occupational therapy role
- Current relevant registration with specific regulatory body
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) level 7 (SLT =8) for International recruits
Desirable
- Post graduate training in relevant specialist area
Experience
Essential
- Mininum of 12 months working as a Band 6 Specialist/Senior Occupational Therapist
Desirable
- Experience of supporting people with mental health issues, learning disability or autism
- Experience of working in Multidisciplinary Team
- Experience of managing complex occupational therapy cases
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the needs of people who use our services with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
Desirable
- Clinical risk assessment and application in practice
- Knowledge of evidence based practice in designated specialist area
- Post graduate training in specialist area if applicable to post (e.g. dysphagia, autism diagnostics)
- Awareness of professional standards and its application to practice
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).
