About this role
Job summary
The Chichester Centre is a low secure inpatient forensic mental health service, located within walking distance of Chichester City Centre, comprised of three male wards. It is surrounded by beautiful parkland managed by the Chichester Community Development Trust with whom the successfully developed strong links including several volunteer opportunities for service users.
The Occupational Therapy and Peer Support Team consists of registered occupational therapists, occupational therapy technicians and Peer Support Specialists who are highly valued members of the multi-disciplinary team. We work alongside out allied health professional colleagues in medium secure inpatient service and community forensic healthcare services. The Chichester Centre team place an emphasis on partnership working.
The Chichester Centre specialises in the assessment and treatment of people with complex and enduring mental health needs, who may have had contact with the criminal justice system.
Service users regularly experience stigma for mental health and / or offending history and our role is to develop trusting and safe relationships which balance being compassionate, collaborative, and supportive with sound risk assessment and management skills.
Main duties of the job
With a focus on recovery, risk assessment, vocation, and education, the Band 5 and band 6 OT posts will be located on Juniper and Pine Wards - although will support in group ward group facilitation across the Unit.
Main job responsibilities when on the Bank would include:
1:1 assessment ( initial interview, DADL assessments and community assessments ( subject to section 17 leave )).
Attendance in Clinical Reviews - enabling clear MDT discussion and treatment formulation. If attending CPA would be expected to complete MOHOST assessment.
Support of current group programme.
Audit collation.
Attendance in OT meetings to ensure continuity of OT provision across the Unit.
Whilst on Bank you would receive supervision from the Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist.
About us
The immediate Team consists of a Clinical Specialist OT, two Band 6 OTs and Band 5 OT rotation post, 3 Occupational Therapy Technicians and 2 Peer Support Specialists. We also have strong links with other Occupational Therapists within the Forensic Services.
There are 3 specialist wards, each with a strong multi-disciplinary team. The Therapy Working steering group is also looking at developing opportunities for greater co-facilitation of group work and the successful applicant would be encouraged to identify areas of interest within AHP Training to develop the Occupational Therapy programme. Whilst based on Juniper, the post holder would be expected to also offer cross ward sessions.
Previous experience of working with people with mental health difficulties is essential. Previous experience of working in Forensic Healthcare Service is desirable as are relevant qualifications that may support with the delivery of vocation and education interventions. There will be access to regular supervision, reflective practice and training and development opportunities, including attendance to communities of practice.
There is a clear emphasis on developing multi agency working and the AHP Lead is also a qualified Occupational Therapist
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached JDs for in depth responsbilities for both Band 5 and Band 6 Occupational Therapist.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in occupational therapy
- Evidence of post graduate level study/training
- Registration with the HPC as an occupational therapist
- Management/Leadership training
- Training in the use of standardised occupational therapy assessment tools
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Experience as a qualified occupational therapist in mental health
- Broad experience of working with clients with a range of mental health problems
- Experience of both group and individual work
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
- Experience of supervising staff and students
- Experience as a Care Coordinator
- Experience in a clinical area related to the post
- Leadership experience
- Experience in applying a range of assessment tools and a comprehensive knowledge of occupational therapy clinical approaches used in mental health
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
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Chichester Centre
Graylingwell Drive
Chichester
PO19 6GS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)