About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our inpatient forensic service. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist multidisciplinary team supporting working-age adults with complex mental health and forensic needs on their recovery journey.
As an experienced Occupational Therapist, you will utilise your professional knowledge, evidence-based practice models, and specialist assessment skills to deliver high-quality occupational therapy interventions within a secure forensic setting.
We welcome applications from Allied Health Professionals with relevant experience and transferable skills.
The successful AHP applicant will have access to continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities and professional networks to support ongoing professional development and professional registration requirements
Main duties of the job
You will be part of a friendly and supportive team based within a medium and low secure forensic environment. You will provide comprehensive occupational therapy assessment, intervention, and rehabilitation for individuals receiving inpatient forensic care.
You will support service users with complex presentations, including, personality disorders, mental illness, learning disabilities and/or neurodiversity.
The role is focused on promoting recovery, enhancing independence, and supporting successful transitions from inpatient services into the community. You will work collaboratively with inpatient and community forensic teams to ensure integrated, person-centred care planning and rehabilitation pathways.
The role is particularly suited to an individual who is passionate about progressing their clinical career, gaining specialist experience, and embracing new challenges within forensic mental health.
About You
HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist Experience working at Band 5 or Band 6 Strong communication and team-working skills A proactive and innovative approach to practice A genuine interest in forensic mental health and rehabilitation What We Offer
A supportive and welcoming team environment Opportunities forcontinuing professional development (CPD) Access to specialist training to enhance your clinical skills Opportunities todevelop and expand your clinical experience and specialism
About us
We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.
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Job description Job responsibilities
For further information with regard to this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge Essential
HCPC registered Occupational Therapist A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical practice and service Specialist knowledge of occupational therapy models of practice, standardised assessments, and their use in practice knowledge and understanding of the evidence-based relevant to the clinical area Basic IT skills Experienced and competent practice educator with up to date SLiP training
Desirable
Evidence of current CPD/formal qualifications at an advanced level e.g. degree or post graduate level or equivalent knowledge/experiential learning Registration within the specialist RCOT sections
Experience Essential
Completed preceptorship programme Appropriate knowledge/experience of working in the relevant service area Understanding of caseload management clinical responsibilities
Desirable
Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area Evidence of specialist practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development Evidence of promoting/supporting active user/carer involvement/participation
Skills and Competencies Essential
Able to demonstrate effective inter-personal/communication skills Evidence of good time management skills Work within the culture of improving working lives and working time directive Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity Ability to commute between the various sites Mandatory training to support safe practice and the management of violence and aggression Manoeuvres patients/service-user and or equipment Requirement of frequent concentration e.g., assessments, care plans Provide working hours to support the service needs
Desirable
Awareness of leadership/management skills and qualities Working knowledge of Trust policies and procedures Ability to manage daily operations and maintain a safe working environment
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Address Humber Centre
Beverley Road
Willerby
HU10 6ED
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.humber.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)