Occupational Therapist - Milton Keynes

We're recruiting for an Occupational Therapist at Marlborough House in Milton Keynes, a 28-bedded male medium secure forensic unit. The unit comprises of 2 wards, an acute assessment ward and a rehabilitation-focused ward. We are an innovative service, developing and strengthening our provision to include a wide spectrum of interventions including sensory assessments, vocational opportunities, and links with the Recovery College.

You'll provide evidence-based, client-centred interventions, manage a varied caseload, and lead junior staff. You'll also play a key role in a multidisciplinary team, shaping service development while supporting recovery-focused care.

We are committed to developing a strong Occupational Therapy workforce and supporting your career progression. We offer a supportive learning culture to promote your personal and professional development at Oxford Health. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to participate in our fantastic Flyer Programme (preceptorship). Watch our Flyer Programme video to find out more.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a lasting impact, apply today!

This role includes an RSU allowance of £1,446 per annum on top of your salary.

Please note if you are based outside of the UK you will need to hold HCPC registration in order to be considered for this role

Main duties of the job

• Manage a caseload, assessing patients needs and delivering a range of evidenced based Occupational Therapy interventions.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast 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"

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
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists 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 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.

There are two wards within Marlborough House:

• 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. Referrals are accepted from other adult or forensic services, prison or high secure hospitals.

We are proud of our Allied Health Professions community at Oxford Health. For more information on our work, please view our AHP Strategy here

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 plus an RSU allowance of £1,446 per annum | pro rata