About this role
Job summary
We are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Occupational Therapist
The East London Community Forensic Service is a specialist multidisciplinary service which supports service users with the transition from inpatient secure care to reintegration in the community. This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join our large multidisciplinary service, community Forensic Therapies team and Forensic Directorate OT Department.
Main duties of the job
The role combines clinical and leadership skills including leading on the OT provision for the service, as well as input into the overall therapy service, working closely with the Lead Psychologist and other members of the team.You will hold a referral-based clinical caseload providing occupational focused assessment and intervention to support individuals to live full and meaningful lives in the community.The role involves working across a number of boroughs with a number of professionals and as such would suit someone who enjoys variety in their role and is able to be flexible and autonomous.The ideal candidate will have experience of working in mental health / forensic setting and / or a community team.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description Job responsibilities
Attached, you'll find a comprehensive job description along with a person specification that highlights the essential skills, experience, and knowledge required for this role.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification/Training Essential
Degree, Postgraduate/MSc or Diploma in Occupations Therapy or a Certificate OT recognised equivalent HCPC Registration as Occupational Therapist Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
Further training in relevant field such as AMPS or Sensory Integration (Level 7)
Experience Essential
Significant experience in Mental Health and/or a Forensic setting Experience of leading or assisting in the management of service change projects Assertive in clinical and managerial situations Excellent demonstrable written verbal and presentation skills Experience of line management and supervision of staff
Desirable
Experience in participating in research and/or auditing Presenting information to large groups or external bodies Experience of lone working Experience of working in a community setting
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Carry out high quality and culturally sensitive Occupational Therapy Assessment and Treatment Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Effective time and project management skills Evaluate clinical work using formal and informal methods Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team Ability to present complex information in a clear, concise manner Group work skills IT skills Models of OT and their practical application in the clinical field Clinical risk assessment and management Psychiatric conditions and treatment available including a range of treatment techniques Able to deliver theory driven occupation focused practice Awareness of needs and concerns of service users with mental health needs Broad knowledge base in professional clinical issues related to Forensic OT Provide advice and support around clinical issues to other agencies and management as required Ability to assess and prescribe adaptive equipment to support independent living Skills in devising and implementing strategies to improve and monitor quality
Desirable
Specialist assessment of intervention skills and training Awareness of current legislation affecting Mental Health service Understanding of the Mental Health Act
Other Essential
Ability to take responsibility and demonstrate reliability Demonstrate appropriate use of initiative Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity Awareness of level of professional competence Self motivated
Desirable
Membership of specialist networks
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 East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address East London Community Forensic Service
26 Shore Road
London
E9 7TA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)