About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and motivated Senior Occupational Therapist, with a strong awareness of risk, a trauma informed working approach and excellent communication skills to join our Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT) which supports people through recovery and rehabilitation in Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. This role would cover the Berkshire area on a fixed term 12-month Maternity cover contract.
The role of Senior Occupational Therapist will work as part of a robust Multi-Disciplinary Team, support patients with relapse prevention, providing outreach and structure. The role would support outside agencies, including housing providers, to keep patients and the community safe.
You will form strong links with the Oxford Health Forensic Inpatients Service to support with transition work. Whilst the role requires significant autonomy, you will have the leadership and supervision support of the Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist as well as the SCFT Leadership team. The OT role sits within the Forensic OT Service, offering opportunities for peer support, supervision and evidence based learning.
The role entails clinical expertise, risk assessment & management and a significant emphasis on MDT working and collaboration.
Main duties of the job
You will support patients to identify meaningful routines and structure, conduct functional ability assessments and support individuals to engagement in enriching & meaningful occupations. The SCFT work with individuals whom have experienced and may continue to, a severe and enduring mental illness, substance misuse and forensic history/offending behaviour. You will use the Model of Human Occupation to guide your practice, to assess ADLs, cognition and social functioning. The role will provide clinical input, expertise and assessment alongside the Inpatients OTs in supporting a patient transition into the Community. Interventions will include the development of Life Skills, relapse prevention and vocational support. You will provide supervision and leadership to junior staff OTs and support Occupational Therapy students on placement within the SCFT. You will contribute to service delivery and engage with the process of audits.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description Job responsibilities
Covering the Berkshire area to provide Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to patients transitioning into the community as well as patients currently residing within the community. Ensuring a robust risk assessment and evidence based working forms the basis of the role of Occupational Therapy within the SCFT.
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Person Specification
Training Essential
Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy HCPC Registered and RCOT Membership
Desirable
Post-qualifying education relevant to health care services
Analytical and Judgement Skills Essential
Excellent skills in conducting occupational assessment and formulations Significant experience and competence in identifying and assessing risk in complex situations
Knowledge Essential
Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act (1983) including Forensic restrictions Knowledge of safeguarding practice and procedures in relation vulnerable adults when working in a forensic setting
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.
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 Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address Oxford Clinic
Sandford Road, Littlemore
Oxford
OX4 4XN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)