Occupational Therapist - Buckinghamshire
We are advertising two posts within the Buckinghamshire Occupational Therapy teams, one rotational post based across sites in Aylesbury and one static post based at Marlborough House in Milton Keynes.
Rotational Post
We have an opportunity to join our established Band 5 Occupational Therapy rotation within Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust. This rotation is based in Buckinghamshire, with all sites in Aylesbury.
The rotation offers a unique opportunity to work specifically in a variety of Mental Health inpatient settings. The areas on the rotation include:
* Forensic Mental Health Inpatient ward
* Adult Mental Health Inpatient rehabilitation ward
We are currently looking to expand the rotation to offer a wider range of mental health experience, which may include a community post.
The rotation offers an opportunity to develop and consolidate skills in a range of settings. Each rotation is for a period of 9 months.
Marlborough House Post - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
We have another opportunity to join the therapy team at Marlborough House in a static band 5 Occupational Therapist role. This role includes the Reginal Secure Allowance of £1,446 per annum on top of your salary.
Marlborough House is a male-only medium secure 28 bedded unit situated on the Milton Keynes General Hospital site in Milton Keynes.
Main Duties of the Job
To manage a caseload, assessing patients' needs and delivering a range of evidence-based Occupational Therapy interventions.
To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, establishing effective relationships with colleagues to benefit the treatment of clients in each setting. This will include contributing to decision-making about client care programmes. To provide and receive information (some of which may be complex or sensitive) and may require tact or negotiation, and to be able to manage barriers to understanding. To communicate clearly the results of assessment, intervention, and evaluation to referrers and others involved with clients.
If this is your first qualified post, you will be supported to complete your preceptorship and development programme as part of our 'Flyer Programme'. There are exciting emerging opportunities for staff to participate in our new career framework going forward.
We want you to have a great experience working with us to support your development into the next generation of leaders and expert clinicians. We are committed to developing a strong Occupational Therapy workforce and supporting your career progression.
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About Us
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
* 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
Job Responsibilities
In all the band 5 posts, you will be fully supported by a band 6 OT and the band 7 Clinical Lead OT, as well as the wider MDT.
We use the Model of Human Occupation as our professional framework and are currently developing and strengthening our provision to include a wide spectrum of interventions including sensory assessments, MOHO assessments, vocational opportunities, links with the Recovery College, and more.
The Occupational Therapy service offers all band 5 Occupational Therapists a monthly CPD educational and peer support programme. These sessions cover a wide range of topics to ensure you access broader learning opportunities from current Occupational Therapy colleagues working within Oxford Health.
For the forensic post, there are two wards: Watling Ward and Chaffron Ward. Watling Ward is an acute admissions ward that has 20 beds, with an Intensive Care Unit including a de-escalation lounge. Chaffron Ward accommodates up to 8 men who are progressing well in their recovery but still require medium secure services.
We are proud of our Allied Health Professions community at Oxford Health. For more information on our work, please view our AHP Strategy here Allied Health Professionals strategy - Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.
Candidates will be asked at interview which post(s) they wish to be considered for.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
* Professional registration with the Health Professions Council
* Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
EXPERIENCE
* Experience of working in mental health as an Occupational Therapy student or other
* Relevant clinical experience from student placements including individual & group work
* Documented evidence of continuing professional development
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
* Familiarity with practice standards and Code of Conduct of the College of Occupational Therapists & HPC standards
* Awareness and ability to promote diversity and equality of opportunity.
* Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application
* Ability to employ coping strategies and deal with emotional stress of working in mental health
* Ability to promote the role of occupational therapy
* Supervisory skills and/or appraisal skills
Other Skills or Experience
* Applicants must have a full valid driving license and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where 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.
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata.
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