Senior Occupational Therapist - HMP Bullingdon

NHS; Bicester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Senior Occupational Therapist - HMP Bullingdon

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding opportunity in forensic services?

We are recruiting for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join our multi-disciplinary team at HMP Bullingdon, a category B prison which operates as a local remand, and sentenced male establishment. The prison has an operational capacity of 1100 and takes prisoners predominantly from Oxford, Reading and Aylesbury Crown courts and the Magistrates courts in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire.

You'll undertake the role of Care Co-ordinator for an identified number of individuals on the caseload, some of whom may be on CPA with multiple and complex needs.

You'll oversee the provision of a range of graded therapeutic interventions to support Individuals in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure within the prison relating to their wellbeing and mental and physical health. You'll also be key in evaluating our OT service within the prison and leading on specialist interventions, working with both internal and external partners including healthcare providers, social care providers and probation services.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference to how we deliver OT services. We offer great opportunities for continued professional development and will support your learning journey at OHFT.

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

Main duties of the job

• Manage a varied and, at times, complex case load
• Undertake the role of Care Co-ordinator for an identified number of individuals on the caseload, some of whom may be on CPA with multiple and complex needs
• Provide occupational therapy that is evidence-based and follows client-centred principles. This will include assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating the outcome of interventions and documenting all stages of the process
• Provide leadership for junior/non-registered staff as appropriate to the post, through supervision and appraisal, delegating responsibilities as appropriate
• Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of the Occupational Therapy service within the prison, holding responsibility and taking a leading role for defined projects or specialist interventions
• Participate effectively as a full member of the multi-disciplinary team
• Contribute to the maintenance and development of the trust-wide Occupational Therapy service and local multi-disciplinary team.
• Actively participate in the education of occupational therapy students
• Pro-actively engaging in teaching/presentations of specialist skills both within the Trust and for continuing professional development events/activities

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

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

Experience

• Experience of working in mental health, as an Occupational Therapist preferably within a range of settings, including forensics
• Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work

Skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skills such as negotiating, motivating and supporting
• Supervisory skills and/or appraisal skills

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.

£37,338 to £44,962 a year plus an RSU allowance of £1,446 per annum | pro rata