Senior Forensic Occupational Therapist

Oxford Health; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Oxford is seeking a Band 6 Senior Forensic Occupational Therapist for a full-time role. You will work on a male-only secure ward, managing complex caseloads and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care. Candidates must have a degree in Occupational Therapy and professional registration with HCPC. Opportunities for career progression and training are offered, along with a supportive work environment and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Discount across a wide range of shops

Competitive pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Professional registration with HCPC is essential.
• Experience working as a qualified O.T, preferably in mental health.
• Experience of caseload management/complex conditions & cases essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied and complex caseload.
• Involving patients in the co-production of their own care plans.
• Participating in the planning, development, and evaluation of the Occupational Therapy service.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

IT skills

Education

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job overview

This role includes an RSU allowance of £1,446 per annum on top of your salary

Are you a registered and experienced Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding opportunity to develop your career?

We are recruiting for a full-time Band 6 Senior Forensic Occupational Therapistto join our team at the Oxford Clinic in Littlemore and make a real difference to our patients' recovery journey.

You will be working on Kennet Ward is a male-only medium secure admission and assessment ward with 15 single en-suite bedrooms with an Intensive Care Area which includes a de-escalation suite, seclusion room and a safer room for individuals detained under the Mental Health Act and/or the criminal justice system.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you'll contribute to risk assessments and use these to keep patients and staff safe. You'll carry out MOHO assessments and use this model to formulate an evidence based treatment plan for your designated caseload which you will evaluate using TOMS and the MOHOST.

This role offers a dynamic and challenging environment where you can showcase your skills and expertise in Occupational Therapy. Your contributions will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care to individuals within the medium secure forensic service and help them to reintegrate into a community setting.

If this sounds like the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

• Managing a varied and complex caseload.
• Involving patients in the co-production of their own care plans and in the development and evaluation of OT Treatment Interventions.
• Recording treatment progress and CPA reports on RIO.
• Providing leadership for junior/non-registered staff and students through supervision and appraisal.
• Participating in the planning, development, and evaluation of the Occupational Therapy service.
• Being a key member of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Contributing to the maintenance and development of the trust-wide Occupational Therapy service.
• Actively participating in the education of Occupational Therapy students.
• Engaging in teaching/presentations of specialist skills for professional development.

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties.

Working for our organisation

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are an innovative service, continually developing and strengthening our Occupational Therapy provision based on the Model of Human Occupation. Staff are expected to undertake in house training in trauma informed care. There is also the opportunity to undertake external Sensory Integration training. We provide patients with vocational opportunities on the wards and in the community and have strong links with the Forensic Recovery College.

For further information about this role please review the job description and person specification attached to this advert.

If you are ready to take on this important role, contribute to the development of the Occupational Therapy service, and engage in educational initiatives, we invite you to apply.

This is your opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that is committed to making a positive impact in the field of Occupational Therapy.

We would recommend you come for a visit or have an informal discussion about this opportunity, so please contact us on the details below to make any arrangements.

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the “supporting statement” element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Professional registration with HCPC
• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

Desirable criteria

• Additional training in Mental Health

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience working as a qualified O.T, preferably in mental health.
• Experience of caseload management/complex conditions & cases

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in Forensics
• Experience of using MOHO and/or TOMS

Skills

Essential criteria

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with patients, carers & colleagues.
• IT skills

Desirable criteria

• Supervisory skills
• Leadership skills

Management

Essential criteria

• Time management for workload

Desirable criteria

• Ability to prioritise

Documents to Download

Band 6 Forensic Occupational Therapist (PDF, 584.3KB)

Guidance Notes for Candidates Applying for a job at OHFT (PDF, 424.6KB)

Recruiter Contact Details

Name: Gladys MirekuTitle: Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist

Email: [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone]