Job summary Are you a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist who is looking to make a difference to the lives of patients in a secure Forensic setting? If you are experienced working clinically in Forensics as a senior Occupational Therapist and are passionate about providing leadership, support, and developing your team this band 7 clinical lead post could be for you. This position is based at Woodlands House in Aylesbury, a 20 bedded male low secure in-patient ward. This role is also eligible to receive RSU allowance of £1,446 per annum. Main duties of the job You will have extensive mental health and forensic experience and be committed to providing clinical leadership, educational and management skills. You will work closely with and receive support from the Professional Lead OT to develop these skills. You will be responsible for promoting the role of Occupational Therapy within the multi-disciplinary team. You would be expected to have experience of using Occupational Therapy models of practice such as MOHO and be confident in providing support to staff to use this model to guide their clinical practice. A passion for research and embedding learning into practice is required to ensure that the service continues to grow and benefit from the investment committed to staff training. The service puts a strong emphasis on having a positive learning culture and encourages staff to develop skills and knowledge to reach their full potential. As the Clinical Lead you will have responsibility for ensuring continuing staff and service development. You will be responsible for overseeing and the delivery of Occupational Therapy to patients detained under the Mental Health Act at Woodlands House, making sure that resources are used efficiently and effectively to support patients in achieving their goals. About us We are a forward thinking and ambitious service who strive to continually improve the standard of Occupational Therapy we provide. We have a dynamic and supportive AHP leadership within Oxford Health providing excellent opportunities for networking and career development. Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides 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" Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent" At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include: Excellent opportunities for career progression Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers Competitive pension scheme Lease car scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per annum | Pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours Reference number 267-SS6757069 Job locations Woodlands House Bierton Road Aylesbury HP20 1EG Job description Job responsibilities On a day to day basis you will be responsible for managing a close knit team of one Occupational Therapist, one Occupational Therapy Apprentice and one Physical Fitness practitioner, and you will input into the ward weekly Senior Management team. In collaboration with the existing three Clinical leads you will work with the Professional Lead OT to help shape and develop the countywide Forensic Occupational Therapy service in line with the Trusts strategic AHP vision. The job is challenging but extremely rewarding and we are proud of the service we provide. We would love to hear from applicants who are interested in joining our fabulous team. For further information about this role please review the job description and person specification attached to this advert. Feel free to contact us on the details below if you would like to discuss this role further or arrange an informal visit. Please note this role is pending evaluation Job description Job responsibilities On a day to day basis you will be responsible for managing a close knit team of one Occupational Therapist, one Occupational Therapy Apprentice and one Physical Fitness practitioner, and you will input into the ward weekly Senior Management team. In collaboration with the existing three Clinical leads you will work with the Professional Lead OT to help shape and develop the countywide Forensic Occupational Therapy service in line with the Trusts strategic AHP vision. The job is challenging but extremely rewarding and we are proud of the service we provide. We would love to hear from applicants who are interested in joining our fabulous team. For further information about this role please review the job description and person specification attached to this advert. Feel free to contact us on the details below if you would like to discuss this role further or arrange an informal visit. Please note this role is pending evaluation Person Specification Essential & Deirable Essential Experience of working as a registered OT in Mental Health Services Experience of holding a complex caseload within a forensic service Desirable Specialist training in Occupational Therapy Models Experience of conducting audits Experience of conducting research in a clinical field Essential Essential BSC or Dip COT in Occupational Therapy Essential Desirable Experience of leadership development Person Specification Essential & Deirable Essential Experience of working as a registered OT in Mental Health Services Experience of holding a complex caseload within a forensic service Desirable Specialist training in Occupational Therapy Models Experience of conducting audits Experience of conducting research in a clinical field Essential Essential BSC or Dip COT in Occupational Therapy Essential Desirable Experience of leadership development 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). Additional information 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 Woodlands House Bierton Road Aylesbury HP20 1EG Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)