About this role
Job summary
HMP Swaleside is a Category B men's prison located in Isle ofSheppey, Kent.
The post holder will be based at HMP Swaleside however occasional cover on a case by case basis may also be required at the neighbouring prison HMP Elmley which is a Category B Men's remand prison.
The post holder will work closely other multi-disciplinary professionals to develop and revise the therapeutic programme and activity plans as necessary to meet the needs of different offender groups.
Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post
Main duties of the job . Key Task and Responsibilities
To manage a clinical caseload
To work as a member of the MDT
To support the development of evidence-based OT practice
To provide OT specific assessment & interventions via groups & individual work related to self-care, leisure, and work.
To contribute to service development
To participate in research/audit activities
To supervise the work of Support Workers and OT students
on fieldwork placement
Contribute to and carry out risk assessment & risk management plans.
To provide specialist OT advice to the MDT
To work independently without direct supervision
To follow an agreed job plan
About us
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.
Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
We're Kind We're Fair We Listen We Care
Job description Job responsibilities
Management responsibilities To manage a caseload of patients with complex mental health needs, taking on the role of Care Co-ordinator To work with patients to identify OT goals as part of the multi-disciplinary care plan, using specialist mental health & OT assessment tools & treatment techniques. To work provide the most effective assessment & interventions. To plan & implement patient led individual and/or group interventions, using activity to achieve therapeutic goals. To ensure patients health, social, cultural, and spiritual needs are always considered. To assess for and provide equipment to enhance independence in daily living skills for patients with a physical disability in addition to their mental health needs. To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment to measure progress and identify outcomes. To plan and deliver services within the Care Programme Approach framework. To apply a high level of understanding of the effect of disability and provide training and advice on life skills to maximise functional ability. To assess the occupational needs of patients and establish and evaluate appropriate treatment interventions. To identify appropriate & inappropriate referrals and prioritise workload. To manage effective discharge ensuring patient and all relevant agencies are given relevant information. To contribute to and carry out risk assessment & risk management plans. To work as part of the MDT and attend all relevant clinical meetings. To apply increasingly complex skills and knowledge to establish professional competence and fitness to practice as a Band 6 OT To attend all relevant mandatory training as directed by the Trust. To contribute to CPD through participation in internal and external training and other development opportunities To maintain and update a CPD portfolio. To contribute to the teams clinical governance and quality agenda To ensure practice is evidence based. To demonstrate understanding and application of national guidelines and legislation relating to mental health & social care provision Observe and apply Health and Safety regulations. To always apply risk management procedures To promote and facilitate patient involvement in own clinical area.
Leadership To undertake effective support, guidance, supervision, and appraisal of junior staff To ensure relevant national and local polices are implemented. To review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and annual appraisal. To exercise good personal time management, punctuality, and consistent reliable attendance To contribute to the induction, training, and education of students [both OT & other professions] and other staff in clinical area To actively contribute to service & policy review and implementation To participate in the operational planning, implementation, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical care pathways and protocols within own clinical area To raise awareness of the OT service within own clinical area To participate in the development of the OT service within own clinical area To be responsible for maintaining stock & advising on resources required to carry out the role.
Research To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research and apply them to practice. To broaden research and development skills through participation in local audit and research projects
Communication To communicate appropriately with patients and carers, team members, OT colleagues and other agencies To demonstrate effective communication skills with those who have difficulty with communication for any reason. To communicate effectively as required within job role using appropriate methods of communication. To promote an awareness of the OT role within the team, negotiating priorities where appropriate To ensure that up to date electronic and written records are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards. To comply with Trust reporting procedures for incidents and complaints.
On Call/Unsocial HoursThis post does not require on call or unsocial hours working.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:
All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.
You will need to provide:
Proof of right to work documentation
Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographic ID
Proof of address documentation
Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.
Address History:
5 years address history will be needed.
Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.
Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.
In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be soughtfrom:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants
If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications Essential
Diploma/degree in OT UK HCPC Registration CPD portfolio containing evidence of active involvement of CPD activities. Interest in undertaking further relevant studies/training courses.
Experience Essential
Sufficient post registration experience as an OT including a minimum of 2 years mental health experience Demonstrate understanding of assessing and delivery of OT provision. Applying and interpreting standardised OT assessments Vocational interventions Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work reflecting OT and social inclusion.
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge Essential
Ability to work autonomously, set own priorities and manage time effectively. Risk assessment and management skills Specialist knowledge and application of OT assessments and interventions relevant to clinical area Detailed knowledge of mental health legislation, policy, and current practice
Effort and Environment Essential
Ability to engage in physical activity groups. Ability to meet the demands of a client group with complex needs which requires a high level of concentration and an ability to adapt quickly to a variety of emotional situations.
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 Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address HMP Swaleside
Brabazon Road
Eastchurch, Isle of Sheppey
ME12 4AX
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)