Occupational Therapist

RDASH; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a part-time Band 6 Senior Forensic Occupational Therapist in Scunthorpe. The role involves managing complex caseloads and providing evidence-based care. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills and the ability to engage patients in their care plans. This position offers a supportive environment within a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to patient recovery and community reintegration. Excellent benefits and a commitment to professional development are part of the offer.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing a varied and complex caseload.
• Ability to formulate evidence-based treatment plans.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload and provide client-centred interventions.
• Conduct risk assessments to ensure safety.
• Supervise junior staff and students.
• Participate in service planning and development.

Skills

Evidence-based interventions

Client-centred care

Team leadership

Risk assessments

Educational engagement

Education

Relevant Occupational Therapy degree

Job description

We are recruiting for a part‑time Band 6 Senior Forensic Occupational Therapist to join our team at the Specialist Community Forensic Pathway in North Lincolnshire to make a real difference to our patients' recovery journey.

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 secure forensic services throughout their journey and reintegration into a community setting.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied and complex caseload.
• Providing evidence‑based and client‑centred occupational therapy interventions. Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating OT interventions using the Model of Human Occupation and TOMS.
• 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 the clinical system.
• Providing leadership for junior/non‑registered staff and students through supervision and appraisal.
• Participating in the planning, development, and evaluation of the service.
• Being a key member of the multi‑disciplinary team.
• Actively participating in the education of Occupational Therapy students.
• Engaging in teaching and presentations of specialist skills for professional development.

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

About RDaSH

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4,000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected. We have a wide portfolio that includes mental health, physical health, learning disability, and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

Benefits & Culture

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first‑class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation. For more information on working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer, visit our website: https://workwithrdash.co.uk/.

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website: https://workwithrdash.co.uk/.

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here: https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook.

For further details / informal visits contact: Alyx Coggan, Team Manager, Email: [e-mail], Telephone: [phone].