Senior Forensic Occupational Therapist

Scienceabode; Oxford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Oxford is seeking a full-time Senior Forensic Occupational Therapist to manage a complex caseload and involve patients in their care plans. The role requires professional registration, relevant qualifications, and experience in mental health. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, providing leadership and contributing to the Occupational Therapy service development. Competitive salary offered with an allowance for RSUs and good benefits including annual leave and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for career progression

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Discount

Competitive pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied and complex caseload.
• Involve patients in the co-production of their own care plans.
• Record treatment progress and CPA reports on RIO.
• Provide leadership for junior/non-registered staff.
• Participate in planning and evaluation of the Occupational Therapy service.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

IT skills

Time management for workload

Education

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

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 Therapist to 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, a male-only medium secure admission and assessment ward with 15 single en-suite bedrooms, including an Intensive Care Area which features a de-escalation suite, seclusion room and a safer room for individuals detained under the Mental Health Act and/or the criminal justice system.

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.

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.”

Benefits

• 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 continuous service
• 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

Additional information

£38,682 – £46,580 per annum plus RSU allowance £1,446.

Essential criteria

• Professional registration with HCPC. Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Experience working as a qualified O.T, preferably in mental health.
• Experience of caseload management/complex conditions & cases.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with patients, carers & colleagues.
• IT skills.
• Time management for workload.

Desirable criteria

• Additional training in Mental Health.
• Experience of working in Forensics.
• Experience of using MOHO and/or TOMS.
• Supervisory and Leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritise.

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.

How to apply

Please ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role and addresses any essential criteria. You will need to refer to the job description, person specification and guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.