Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, confident and self motivated Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our dynamic Forensic Mental Health Service. The Occupational Therapy Service is based at the Humber Centre for Forensic Psychiatry, working across both medium and low secure provisions. The post holder will form part of a robust multidisciplinary team providing assessment and treatment interventions to individuals with complex mental health and learning difficulties. The role will support the Occupational Therapists to plan and deliver a range of evidence based therapeutic interventions to patients, including group work. Within the role the successful candidate will receive robust clinical supervision and opportunities for learning and development. We are a friendly and supportive team with a flexible approach. Main duties of the job To work with the Occupational Therapy Team within the Forensic Division you will be expected: To provide Occupational Therapy, as delegated to support patients/service-users within standard operation procedures and contribute to the care planning process as a member of the team. To be responsible for working with delegated service users and contributing to assessments and interventions to address key occupational performance areas, taking into account identified risk factors. Undertake general duties within the department. To work in adherence with Trust and local policies and procedures. To plan own time under the guidance of an Occupational Therapist. To participate in clinical supervision. To contribute to multi-disciplinary team working. To contribute to safety and quality improvement activities as part of occupational therapy team. To use the Trust electronic patient record system. To be able to respond flexibly and creatively to challenges. About us We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care. We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started. We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised. We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support. From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK. Find out more and search live jobs. Date posted 11 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 338-6494483-24-C Job locations The Humber Centre of Forensic Psychiatry Willerby Hill Willerby HU10 6ED Job description Job responsibilities For more information about the job description and main responsibilities, please see the attached document. Job description Job responsibilities For more information about the job description and main responsibilities, please see the attached document. Person Specification Qualifications & Knowledge Essential NVQ III in health or social care or equivalent relevant academic knowledge and experience Working knowledge of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g., Mental Health Act, DOLs, Mental Capacity Act, Social Inclusion etc Desirable Willingness to undertake further development/training Skills & Competencies Essential Maintain the behavioural standards of the Trust Able to work under the direction of a qualified member of staff Able to work under the guidance of the polices and procedures and maintain the required mandatory training Able to work as an effective and flexible member of a team. Have good communication and interpersonal skills to engage and advocate for patients that may experience complex mental health needs. Can work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and patient group. Desirable Hold a full driving licence (if applicable) Experience Essential Appropriate knowledge/experience of working within mental health/learning disabilities or relevant clinical practice areas. Desirable Experience of working in Occupational Therapy. Person Specification Qualifications & Knowledge Essential NVQ III in health or social care or equivalent relevant academic knowledge and experience Working knowledge of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g., Mental Health Act, DOLs, Mental Capacity Act, Social Inclusion etc Desirable Willingness to undertake further development/training Skills & Competencies Essential Maintain the behavioural standards of the Trust Able to work under the direction of a qualified member of staff Able to work under the guidance of the polices and procedures and maintain the required mandatory training Able to work as an effective and flexible member of a team. Have good communication and interpersonal skills to engage and advocate for patients that may experience complex mental health needs. Can work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and patient group. Desirable Hold a full driving licence (if applicable) Experience Essential Appropriate knowledge/experience of working within mental health/learning disabilities or relevant clinical practice areas. Desirable Experience of working in Occupational Therapy. 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). 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. 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). Employer details Employer name Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust Address The Humber Centre of Forensic Psychiatry Willerby Hill Willerby HU10 6ED Employer's website https://www.humber.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)