Job summary This is an exciting and unique opportunity to work within both the forensic inpatient learning disability unit and our newly formed community Forensic Intellectual and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (FIND) Community Team. Oak ward within the Shaftesbury clinic has 12 low secure beds for men with intellectual disabilities and autism. The OT team on Oak is comprised of a further half time B6, an 8a sensory specialist Lead OT, a part time clinical exercise therapist, and 2.6 activity support workers. The Oak ward team has a well-resourced multidisciplinary team including input from a speech and language therapist, arts psychotherapy, psychology and a positive behaviour specialist. This Oak OT team are situated within the broader inpatient therapies team, a sizeable occupational therapy team offering cross ward interventions to patients across the service. The postholder will offer both ward-based and community assessment and interventions as well as working within cross service groups. They will work closely with the OT lead to offer support and guidance to the technical instructors and activity workers on the team. Within the newly formed FIND team the postholder will be working alongside the MDT to offer OT assessment, formulation and provision of occupation based interventions to the team's caseload. The team will hold a small caseload for service users who require intensive levels of support. Main duties of the job To provide Occupational therapy input to the Forensic Intellectual and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (FIND) Community Team and Oak low secure unit for men with intellectual disabilities and comorbid mental health problems. To manage a defined caseload of patients with multiple and complex needs, using evidence based /person centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in a community forensic and inpatient forensic service To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of OT services within a designated area/team, holding responsibility for defined projects. To maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records and produce specialist reports for case conferences. To provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal. To represent occupational therapy within the multi-disciplinary team. To provide group and 1:1 interventions. To promote recovery and social inclusion. To undertake regular audit and R&D activities. To undertake the supervision of OT students on fieldwork placements. To develop and facilitate inpatient and community-based groups and individual interventions based on occupational needs. To identify appropriate opportunities to support community integration and participation for this service user group. To adapt interventions to meet the needs of people with learning disabilities. About us We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust. We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'. This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027. We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together.We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do. We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive. Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey. About our location: Springfield University Hospital, Tooting Date posted 02 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £44,806 to £53,134 a year pro rata per annum inclusive of inner London HCAS Contract Fixed term Duration 18 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 294-FASP-6905541-JB Job locations Springfield University Hospital 15 Springfield Drive London SW17 0YF Job description Job responsibilities To apply a high level of understanding of the effects of disability on occupational performance and provide training and advice on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the service users social and physical environment. To provide treatment in an environment where security and safety procedures must be strictly adhered to and ensure that these are taken into consideration when planning interventions. To promote equality of outcome for patients that reflect their mental health needs and those of ethnicity, gender, culture, physical health and age. To promote social inclusion and physical and mental well-being using evidence based practice. This is underpinned by the principles of hope and recovery, health promotion and relapse prevention. To independently manage and support a clinical caseload of patients with complex mental health needs through the forensic care pathway. To identify occupational therapy goals as part of the overall care plan, using specialist mental health and occupational therapy assessments, including MOHO tools. To exercise clinical professional judgement in complex clinical cases and difficult clinical situations, referring to senior staff when necessary. To consider both physical and mental health needs as part of the occupational therapy assessment. To plan and implement specialist individual and/or group interventions collaboratively, to enable patients to achieve valued goals and satisfactory occupational performance outcome. To identify any significant risk factors in line with local policies, with support from senior staff To contribute to and work within clinical pathways and protocols Job description Job responsibilities To apply a high level of understanding of the effects of disability on occupational performance and provide training and advice on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the service users social and physical environment. To provide treatment in an environment where security and safety procedures must be strictly adhered to and ensure that these are taken into consideration when planning interventions. To promote equality of outcome for patients that reflect their mental health needs and those of ethnicity, gender, culture, physical health and age. To promote social inclusion and physical and mental well-being using evidence based practice. This is underpinned by the principles of hope and recovery, health promotion and relapse prevention. To independently manage and support a clinical caseload of patients with complex mental health needs through the forensic care pathway. To identify occupational therapy goals as part of the overall care plan, using specialist mental health and occupational therapy assessments, including MOHO tools. To exercise clinical professional judgement in complex clinical cases and difficult clinical situations, referring to senior staff when necessary. To consider both physical and mental health needs as part of the occupational therapy assessment. To plan and implement specialist individual and/or group interventions collaboratively, to enable patients to achieve valued goals and satisfactory occupational performance outcome. To identify any significant risk factors in line with local policies, with support from senior staff To contribute to and work within clinical pathways and protocols Person Specification Education, Training & Qualifications Essential Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy Registration to practice in the UK Training in the theory and application of the model of human occupation within the first 4 months of appointment Desirable Practice placement educators course within one year of appointment Apple registration Evidence of post registration training relevant to mental health practice Experience Essential Experience of carrying a caseload in a mental health setting Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Experience of maintaining a written record of continual professional development Experience of individual and groupwork Experience of writing specialist occupational therapy reports Experience of participating in a service development project Experience of working with autistic services users Desirable Successful completion of preceptorship Experience of being a practice placement educator Experience of using mental health services as a service user, or carer, relative, friend of a service user. Knowledge and Skills - Communication Essential Developed interpersonal skills enabling therapeutic alliances to be developed & maintained with service users who have multiple & complex needs Basic word processing and IT skills Proficient standard of written communication skills Ability to promote & maintain the profile of OT within an MDT & the wider organisation Knowledge and Skills - Personal and People Development Essential Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities Ability to reflect upon and critically appraise own performance Ability to role model positive professional behaviour Knowledge and Skills - Health, Safety & Security Essential Ability to work in a way that minimises risks to health, safety & security of self, service user & members of the public Ability to monitor work areas & practices to maintain a healthy, safe and secure working environment. Knowledge and Skills - Service Improvement Essential Ability to adapt own practice & style of working Ability to express constructive views & ideas in relation to improving service effectiveness Desirable Audit skills Knowledge and Skills - Quality Essential Applied knowledge of confidentiality & consent issues Applied knowledge of current national legislation, policies & guidelines relevant to clinical area Good personal management skills in order to manage a clinical caseload & varied workload Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues Ability to work effectively within a team and understanding of the importance of collaborative working in the delivery of good quality services Knowledge and Skills - Equality and Diversity Essential Ability to apply equal opportunities & anti-discriminatory interventions that respect the service users' customs, values & spiritual beliefs Ability to recognise & report behaviour that undermines equality & diversity Ability to promote a culture of recovery & social inclusion Person Specification Education, Training & Qualifications Essential Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy Registration to practice in the UK Training in the theory and application of the model of human occupation within the first 4 months of appointment Desirable Practice placement educators course within one year of appointment Apple registration Evidence of post registration training relevant to mental health practice Experience Essential Experience of carrying a caseload in a mental health setting Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Experience of maintaining a written record of continual professional development Experience of individual and groupwork Experience of writing specialist occupational therapy reports Experience of participating in a service development project Experience of working with autistic services users Desirable Successful completion of preceptorship Experience of being a practice placement educator Experience of using mental health services as a service user, or carer, relative, friend of a service user. Knowledge and Skills - Communication Essential Developed interpersonal skills enabling therapeutic alliances to be developed & maintained with service users who have multiple & complex needs Basic word processing and IT skills Proficient standard of written communication skills Ability to promote & maintain the profile of OT within an MDT & the wider organisation Knowledge and Skills - Personal and People Development Essential Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities Ability to reflect upon and critically appraise own performance Ability to role model positive professional behaviour Knowledge and Skills - Health, Safety & Security Essential Ability to work in a way that minimises risks to health, safety & security of self, service user & members of the public Ability to monitor work areas & practices to maintain a healthy, safe and secure working environment. Knowledge and Skills - Service Improvement Essential Ability to adapt own practice & style of working Ability to express constructive views & ideas in relation to improving service effectiveness Desirable Audit skills Knowledge and Skills - Quality Essential Applied knowledge of confidentiality & consent issues Applied knowledge of current national legislation, policies & guidelines relevant to clinical area Good personal management skills in order to manage a clinical caseload & varied workload Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues Ability to work effectively within a team and understanding of the importance of collaborative working in the delivery of good quality services Knowledge and Skills - Equality and Diversity Essential Ability to apply equal opportunities & anti-discriminatory interventions that respect the service users' customs, values & spiritual beliefs Ability to recognise & report behaviour that undermines equality & diversity Ability to promote a culture of recovery & social inclusion 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). 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. 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). 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 South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust Address Springfield University Hospital 15 Springfield Drive London SW17 0YF Employer's website https://www.swlstg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)