About this role
Job summary
Heatherwood Court are looking to recruit a band 7 Occupational Therapistwith an interest in working in forensic mental health. The OT service is well established within the MDT and service provision includes community and in hospital sessions.
The OT service is firmly grounded in the Vona du Toit Model of Creative Ability (VdT MoCA), supporting formulation, intervention planning, and outcome measurement through a clear focus on levels of motivation, participation, and volition
Main duties of the job
To provide an effective occupational therapy service at Heatherwood Court that is client centred, evidence based and meets the physical, mental and spiritual needs of the clients.
To manage all service resources effectively. To take responsibility in planning and developing an Occupational Therapy service with a range of adults with both psychiatric and physical need
About us
Located in countryside close to Cardiff, Heatherwood Court offers accommodation across four single-gender units.
Opened in 2008, Heatherwood Court provides care, treatment and rehabilitation for individuals who meet the following criteria:
Adults with severe and enduring mental illness requiring a low secure environment Male and female mentally disordered offenders requiring a low secure environment Women with mental health needs and personality disorders requiring a locked wardAt Heatherwood our focus is on rehabilitation and recovery. By providing our patients with relationship and life skills, alongside resilience and coping strategies, we promote the emotional stability which can provide the sound foundation needed to make a successful move back into the community.
In addition to nursing and support staff, our Multidisciplinary team of over 150 people also includes:
Psychiatrists Clinical and Forensic Psychologists Occupational Therapists Educational and Work Skills specialists
Job description Job responsibilities
provide Clinical related Occupational Therapy intervention guided by the clients specific needs. To develop and implement treatment programmes either in groups or to individuals in close liaison with other disciplines involved in the clients care, having emphasis on multi-disciplinary teamwork. To demonstrate best practice interventions within specialist area. Regularly monitor and evaluate the Occupational Therapy service within Heatherwood Court. To be involved when appropriate in the assessment of aids/ adaptations to enable the client to improve/ maintain own level of functional daily living skills. Practice in accordance with legislation according to your clinical area. Ensure that all service users within Heatherwood Court have a comprehensive assessment that assists in the planning of their programme based on clients needs. Evaluate and modify interventions using appropriate outcome measures.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy and experience of working in Physical and Mental Health, including areas in forensics HCPC registered
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.
Employer details Employer name Iris Care Group
Address Heatherwood Court
Pontypridd
Cardiff
CF37 1pl
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.iriscaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)