Job summary An experienced Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist is required to join a strong multi-disciplinary team in a community Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) pathway service providing specialist care to men and women who have personality difficulties, mental health needs, neurodiversity and forensic histories. The service is based in Maidstone. There is one 0.8 wte fixed term position to cover a career break, a secondment may be available. The service has strong links with the local training scheme and other academic bodies with opportunities to get involved in teaching and lecturing. Clinical activities will involve primarily community work with IIRMS clients, with some pre-release work, including the provision of both specialist OT assessment and intervention (individual and group based) to a range of offenders screened onto the OPD pathway. There are opportunities to develop specialist skills in a number of areas such as EMDR, reflective practice and personality disorders. There is also a requirement within the role to provide clinical supervision and management to students and probation colleagues. Main duties of the job You will be joining a diverse and dynamic multi-disciplinary team including psychology, occupational therapy, social work and probation staff who are actively engaged with the development of trauma informed, recovery centred best practice in forensic mental health. The OPD pathway includes the Psychologically Informed and Planned Environment (PIPE) Unit at Fleming House in Maidstone, a team of psychologists undertaking case consultation, formulation and joint working in the probation offices across Kent and the highly regarded Kent Chiron Community IIRMS (Intensive Intervention and Risk Management Service). The post will be based at the Kent Chiron Community in Maidstone. The Service Line specialises in the assessment and treatment of mentally disordered offenders, serving the county of Kent and a population of approximately 1.5 million. There are close working links within the medium secure services in Maidstone. The service works closely with local Probation, Social Services, the Courts and local NHS services. The service has an excellent multidisciplinary ethos, enjoying good working relationships as demonstrated by the high level of morale among staff. CPD and supervision are supported and valued in the Trust. About us Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life. We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people in Kent and Medway, as well as specialist services for adults in Sussex and Surrey. We are rated Good overall by the CQC. Each year we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 people in the community. We are proud to employ over 3,800 people from 66 nationalities, and to serve an increasingly diverse range of communities across rural and urban areas. You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones. The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service. Our strategy Our mission is what we set out to do every day We deliver brilliant care through brilliant people Our vision is where we want to be in the future To provide outstanding care and to work in partnership to deliver this in the right place, for every service user, every time. Date posted 24 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 380-FR0504 Job locations Chiron Community 56 – 58 College Road Maidstone ME15 6SJ Job description Job responsibilities Bringing to bear clinical and therapeutic skills, you will be taking on a highly valued role within the team to work closely with community members, probation staff, and the wider multidisciplinary team in supporting the delivery and evaluation of a comprehensive IIRMS service. Please refer to attached Job Description. Job description Job responsibilities Bringing to bear clinical and therapeutic skills, you will be taking on a highly valued role within the team to work closely with community members, probation staff, and the wider multidisciplinary team in supporting the delivery and evaluation of a comprehensive IIRMS service. Please refer to attached Job Description. Person Specification Training, Qualifications and Registration Essential A recognised Occupational Therapist professional qualification Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Evidence of post graduate development through formal postgraduate courses or experience e.g. (MSc or equivalent - clinical leadership or clinically related subject) Approved Practice Educator Desirable Registered member of the relevant professional body and / or special interest group Formal management qualification Experience Essential Experience in clinical practice, holding a broad range of experience or specialist field within a variety of settings Managing a case load of service users who have complex needs Experience of undertaking audits, service evaluation and research in specialist field. Experience of delivering and coordinating clinical supervision Experience of managing and developing learners and staff in the work place Desirable Experience of proactively leading service developments Experience of recruitment and selection of staff Experience within a clinical leadership / professional role Knowledge and Skills Essential Highly developed and specialist knowledge in clinical area underpinned by theory and experience Ability to make decisions autonomously and co-operatively as part of an inter-professional team Specialist knowledge in the application of relevant OT theoretical models, and approaches relevant to service user group. Knowledge of and ability to apply national policies and procedures including, but not limited to confidentiality, consent, risk management, service user involvement. Ability to analyse and resolve clinical and ethical issues and enable others to actively reflect and learn Supervisory and appraisal skills An ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing Computer literate. Able to use e-mail, Word, Excel and access Internet resources Ability to prioritise own work effectively and to be able to guide others Desirable An understanding and expertise in the principles of risk assessment and risk management An understanding of the broad aims of current national and local healthcare policy and an appreciation of the implications of this on clinical practice Personal qualities, values and behaviours Essential Ability to work as a team member as well as autonomously Adaptability, flexibility and resilience Able to work with competing priorities and change Professional, calm and efficient manner Commitment to and a focus on quality, promoting high standards of clinical care to improve patient outcomes/recovery Actively develops themselves and others Ability to motivate, empower and enable others Values diversity and operates with integrity and openness Desirable Self-awareness in managing own wellness at work and confidence to seek support when required Person Specification Training, Qualifications and Registration Essential A recognised Occupational Therapist professional qualification Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Evidence of post graduate development through formal postgraduate courses or experience e.g. (MSc or equivalent - clinical leadership or clinically related subject) Approved Practice Educator Desirable Registered member of the relevant professional body and / or special interest group Formal management qualification Experience Essential Experience in clinical practice, holding a broad range of experience or specialist field within a variety of settings Managing a case load of service users who have complex needs Experience of undertaking audits, service evaluation and research in specialist field. Experience of delivering and coordinating clinical supervision Experience of managing and developing learners and staff in the work place Desirable Experience of proactively leading service developments Experience of recruitment and selection of staff Experience within a clinical leadership / professional role Knowledge and Skills Essential Highly developed and specialist knowledge in clinical area underpinned by theory and experience Ability to make decisions autonomously and co-operatively as part of an inter-professional team Specialist knowledge in the application of relevant OT theoretical models, and approaches relevant to service user group. Knowledge of and ability to apply national policies and procedures including, but not limited to confidentiality, consent, risk management, service user involvement. Ability to analyse and resolve clinical and ethical issues and enable others to actively reflect and learn Supervisory and appraisal skills An ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing Computer literate. Able to use e-mail, Word, Excel and access Internet resources Ability to prioritise own work effectively and to be able to guide others Desirable An understanding and expertise in the principles of risk assessment and risk management An understanding of the broad aims of current national and local healthcare policy and an appreciation of the implications of this on clinical practice Personal qualities, values and behaviours Essential Ability to work as a team member as well as autonomously Adaptability, flexibility and resilience Able to work with competing priorities and change Professional, calm and efficient manner Commitment to and a focus on quality, promoting high standards of clinical care to improve patient outcomes/recovery Actively develops themselves and others Ability to motivate, empower and enable others Values diversity and operates with integrity and openness Desirable Self-awareness in managing own wellness at work and confidence to seek support when required 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 Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust Address Chiron Community 56 – 58 College Road Maidstone ME15 6SJ Employer's website https://www.kmpt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)