Job summary
This is an opportunity for a Band 7 Occupational Therapist to work in a Recovery Orientated Community Forensic Team. The role combines clinical and leadership skills including leading on the OT provision for the service, as well as input into the overall therapy service working closely with the Lead Psychologist and other members of the team. You will hold a referral-based clinical caseload providing occupational focused assessment and intervention to support individuals to live full and meaningful lives in the community. The role involves working across a number of boroughs with a
number of professionals and as such would suit someone who enjoys variety in their role and is able to be flexible and autonomous. The ideal candidate will have experience of working in mental health / forensic setting and / or a community team.
Main duties of the job
Lead Occupational Therapist for the Forensic Intellectual and Neurodevelopment Disabilities- North East London (FIND NEL Service). The purpose of this role is to provide clinical leadership to the Occupational Therapy department and wider therapies within the community team, working closely with the Lead Clinical Psychologist. Alongside this the post holder will oversee Occupational Therapy provision and hold a complex caseload, providing specialist input.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To provide clinical leadership for Occupational Therapy within the Community Forensic team.
2. To be operationally responsible for the day-to-day running of the Occupational Therapy service including assessment and treatment pathways, within the Community Forensic Team.
3. To provide line management and supervision to relevant posts within the Community Forensic Service
4. To develop and maintain relationships with community providers including education and employment sectors.
5. To assist the Lead Clinical Psychologist with the planning and development of the wider Community Forensic Therapies service.
6. To work across a number of boroughs in the East London area and demonstrate flexibility and autonomy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To provide clinical leadership for Occupational Therapy within the Community Forensic team.
2. To be operationally responsible for the day-to-day running of the Occupational Therapy service including assessment and treatment pathways, within the Community Forensic Team.
3. To provide line management and supervision to relevant posts within the Community Forensic Service
4. To develop and maintain relationships with community providers including education and employment sectors.
5. To assist the Lead Clinical Psychologist with the planning and development of the wider Community Forensic Therapies service.
6. To work across a number of boroughs in the East London area and demonstrate flexibility and autonomy.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- oDegree, Postgraduate/MSc or Diploma in Occupational Therapy or a Certificate OT recognised equivalent
- oState Registration
Desirable
- Further training in relevant field such as AMPS or Sensory Integration (Level 7)
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant experience in Mental Health and/or a Forensic setting
- oExperience of leading or assisting in the management of service change projects
- oAssertive in clinical and managerial situations
- oExcellent demonstrable written verbal and presentation skills
- oExperience of line management and supervision of staff
Desirable
- Experience in participating in research and or auditing.
- Presenting information to large groups or external bodies
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oCarry out high quality and culturally sensitive Occupational Therapy Assessment and treatment process skills
- oExcellent interpersonal and communication skills
- oEffective time and project management skills
- oEvaluate clinical work using formal and informal methods
- oAbility to work collaboratively as part of a multi- disciplinary team.
- oAbility to present complex information in a clear, concise manner.
- oModels of O.T and their practical application in the clinical field
- oClinical risk assessment and management
- oPsychiatric conditions and treatment available including a range of treatment techniques
- oAble to deliver theory driven, occupation focused practice. oNeeds and concerns of service users with mental health problems, broad knowledge base in professional clinical issues related to forensic OT. oProvide advice and support around clinical issues to other agencies and management as required. oAbility to assess and prescribe adaptive equipment to support independent living.
- oSkills in devising and implementing strategies to improve and monitor quality
Desirable
- Specialist assessment or intervention skills and training.
- Experience of lone working.
- Awareness of current legislation affecting Mental Health Services.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- oDegree, Postgraduate/MSc or Diploma in Occupational Therapy or a Certificate OT recognised equivalent
- oState Registration
Desirable
- Further training in relevant field such as AMPS or Sensory Integration (Level 7)
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant experience in Mental Health and/or a Forensic setting
- oExperience of leading or assisting in the management of service change projects
- oAssertive in clinical and managerial situations
- oExcellent demonstrable written verbal and presentation skills
- oExperience of line management and supervision of staff
Desirable
- Experience in participating in research and or auditing.
- Presenting information to large groups or external bodies
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oCarry out high quality and culturally sensitive Occupational Therapy Assessment and treatment process skills
- oExcellent interpersonal and communication skills
- oEffective time and project management skills
- oEvaluate clinical work using formal and informal methods
- oAbility to work collaboratively as part of a multi- disciplinary team.
- oAbility to present complex information in a clear, concise manner.
- oModels of O.T and their practical application in the clinical field
- oClinical risk assessment and management
- oPsychiatric conditions and treatment available including a range of treatment techniques
- oAble to deliver theory driven, occupation focused practice. oNeeds and concerns of service users with mental health problems, broad knowledge base in professional clinical issues related to forensic OT. oProvide advice and support around clinical issues to other agencies and management as required. oAbility to assess and prescribe adaptive equipment to support independent living.
- oSkills in devising and implementing strategies to improve and monitor quality
Desirable
- Specialist assessment or intervention skills and training.
- Experience of lone working.
- Awareness of current legislation affecting Mental Health Services.
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).
