Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding opportunity?
As a Senior Occupational Therapist you will provide high quality, safe and effective mental health care and interventions to the service users within the prison establishment.
As an integral member of the integrated Mental Health Team, you will provide advice and support to primary health care based within the prison, and other prison staff.
You will work with internal and external partners, including partner healthcare providers, prison colleagues, social care providers, and probation services.
You will be part of a supportive and friendly team, working within a challenging yet rewarding environment. There are great opportunities for continued professional development.
This role includes RSU Allowance of £1,446 per annum on top of your basic salary.
Main duties of the job
1. To manage a varied and, at times, complex case load.
2. To provide occupational therapy that is evidence-based and follows client-centred principles. This will include assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating the outcome of interventions and documenting all stages of the process.
3. To provide leadership for junior/non-registered staff as appropriate to the post, through supervision and appraisal, delegating responsibilities as appropriate.
4. To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of the Occupational Therapy service within the prison, holding responsibility and taking a leading role for defined projects or specialist interventions.
5. To participate effectively as a full member of the multi-disciplinary team.
6. To contribute to the maintenance and development of the trust-wide Occupational Therapy service and local multi-disciplinary team.
7. To actively participate in the education of occupational therapy students.
8. Pro-actively engaging in teaching/presentations of specialist skills both within the Trust and for continuing professional development events/activities.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles.
Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East 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"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
Excellent opportunities for career progression
Individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount
Pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide mental health support and interventions to service users within the prison establishment.
Please see the attached Job Description/Person Specification for full duties
We would recommend you have an informal discussion about this opportunity, so please contact us on the details below to arrange a chat.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
9. Professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
10. Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
Experience
Essential
11. Experience of working in mental health, as an Occupational Therapist preferably within a range of settings, including forensics
12. Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work
Skills
Essential
13. Effective written and verbal communication skills such as negotiating, motivating and supporting
14. Supervisory skills and/or appraisal skills