Forensic Occupational Therapy Practitioner / Occupational Therapist

Job summary

Are you looking to join a supportive, challenging, exciting and rewarding team, that values its staff and supports them to develop their skills and interests?

If so, we in the Occupational Therapy service in Adult Specialist Services have a permanent full time vacancy at Ravenswood House Medium and Low Secure Hospital.

We are looking for a passionate, and dynamic therapist to join us in providing excellent care for male service users with mental health illness, in our secure forensic setting.

Forensics is such an interesting field of practice. We work collaboratively with service users, with a risk history, to help them reintegrate into the community.

As part of our team you would be working in the inpatient hospital and accessing the local community, to support service user to develop and maintain functional skills, through the use of the occupational therapy process. There are opportunities to build links with external agencies and step-down support, to enable service users to thrive within the least restrictive level of security.

We asked our Occupational Therapists why they enjoy working in our service, here's what they said...

"New ideas/initiatives are always welcome"

"There are great training opportunities."

"It's the most 'OT' job I've ever had! I can be creative and use my skills"

"We are truly person centred and can be as creative as we need, in our interventions"

"The support and opportunities I have, to develop are invaluable, I, would definitely recommend the service!"

Main duties of the job

As a band five you will have an opportunity to join our network of band five OT's and get regular peer support. If newly qualified, you will also join the preceptorship programme and have an opportunity to work alongside other preceptees in the Trust.

If this sounds like an opportunity not to be missed, please read the job description and get in touch for more information, or to visit our therapy teams.

What's in it for you?

*In our services we receive an additional payment of 1,400 per annum this is called 'forensic lead'.

*You will be joining a network of supportive OTs and OTAs with a range of experience, to work alongside.

*You will receive regular continuous professional development, as well as opportunities to get involved in various project work and research.

*You will receive funding and support for training opportunities in areas such as sensory integration, cognition, mental health and physical health and have space and support to pursue your own interests and areas of practice.

*Each occupational therapy service uses the VdT Model of Creative Ability, which is embedded into the therapy provision. You will receive VdTMoCA training and ongoing support to become skilled in its use.

*You will receive a comprehensive induction together with monthly supervision and regular peer support.

If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the vacancies, or visit the service please get in touch.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ravenswood House

Mayles Lane, Knowle

Fareham

Hampshire

PO17 5NA

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ravenswood House

Mayles Lane, Knowle

Fareham

Hampshire

PO17 5NA

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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