An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist to play a key role in a new development within the Forensic Outreach and Liaison Service (FOLS). Due to securing additional funding, FOLS is currently expanding to provide specialist support to Service Users with Learning Disability and/or neurodevelopmental needs who have offending histories or present a risk to others.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will use your skills and experience to take a lead in case management, undertaking assessments and supporting the development of multi-layered formulations and delivering adapted interventions addressing risks and needs. Additionally, you will be part of supporting the wider FOLS team develop their skills in working with people with learning disabilities and neurodevelopmental needs.
We would particularly value applications from people with experience working with people with Learning Disabilities and neurodiversity. An understanding of forensic risk assessment and formulation would also be desirable.
Main duties of the job
- This role covers the whole of Sussex
- Acting as Lead Practitioner for an identified number of service users who meet criteria for Forensic support.
- Undertaking multi-layered assessments of clinical needs to inform and develop treatment plans.
- Supporting complex assessments of risk of violence, sexual violence and other offending behaviours.
- Providing training to the FOLS team to support their skills development in working with people with Learning Disabilities and/or Neurodevelopmental needs.
- Providing consultation to other teams in the trust where there are concerns about risk.
- Liaising with other agencies involved in a person's care and management
- Supervising other members of the team.
- Identifying training needs within the team, and developing and delivering training as necessary.
About us
We're a large NHS Mental Health Trust in South East England. We're looking for people to help us provide high quality services for the patients, carers and local communities we serve. You can help us do this by bringing your skills, experience and commitment to Sussex Partnership.
The Forensic Healthcare Service is a dynamic service consisting of the Forensic Outreach and Liaison Service, low and medium secure services, a high dependency rehabilitation unit,and the Offender Personality Disorder Pathway Service with the National Probation Service.
There is also a range of exciting opportunities to support your Continued Professional Development (CPD) in your role, including:
* Regular supervision and reflective practice
* Quality training and development opportunities via the Trusts' AHP training team.
* Well-established 'Community of Practice' forums, relating to the delivery of evidence- based clinical practice, including AMPS, Sensory Processing, Recovery Through Activity, MOHO and Occupational Formulation and research awareness and development.
Sussex Partnership NHS FT is committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our communities. Our workforce is currently under-represented from Black and Minority, Ethnic and disabled communities and we would welcome applications from these communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Outline:
- To provide specialist Occupational Therapy interventions for referred clients. To promote and develop the role of Occupational Therapy within the clinical area. To act as lead specialist in team.
- To manage a caseload of complex clients, using evidence based, client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
- To provide specialist clinical advice and input for clients with complex problems and needs.
- To ensure occupational therapy contribution to the provision of quality clinical care and performance standards
- To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of occupational therapy and local services within a designated team, holding responsibility for defined projects.
- Promote evidence-based practice in occupational therapy and the relevant mental health service/ learning disability service.
- Provide a specialised range of clinical interventions and demonstrate knowledge of models of practice.
Provide specialist clinical assessment, formulation, intervention, review and where appropriate CPA including care co-ordination for service users, their families and carers.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Degree/Diploma in occupational therapy
* Evidence of post qualification study
* Registration with the HPC as an occupational therapist
* Practice Education training
* Training in the use of standardised occupational therapy assessment tools
Desirable
* Experience working with people with Learning Disabilities and neurodiversity.
* Understanding of forensic risk assessment and formulation would also be desirable.
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Firs, Hellingly
The Drive
Hellingly, Hailsham
BN27 4ER
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