Senior Occupational Therapist
Job summary
Are you someone looking to start a career in one of the UKs most respected mental health trusts?
Would you like to do a job that makes a difference every day?
The Community Forensic Service consists of three services: Community Forensic Team (CFT), Forensic Personality Disorder service (FPDs), and the Forensic Service for Intellectual and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (FIND). These services operate on a largely independent basis but with a central management structure, shared principles and ethos. Whilst clinicians tend to be based within one team, joint working is actively encouraged as multiple services may be involved. We are looking for an Occupational Therapist looking for an innovative rehab focused community role to join our team, based at Easby House, Langdon Hospital, Dawlish
This is an exciting opportunity to join our community forensic team at one of the country's most respected providers of secure mental health services. The community forensic Team have now been shortlisted twice for the Nursing Times wards in 2020 for team of the year and in 2021 for community mental health team. We are also winners with national positive practice in mental health awards 2021 winning innovation in community mental health services award and being highly commended for Covid team of the year.
Main duties of the job
The role is dynamic and challenging. The overarching aim of the Community Forensic service is to deliver a model of integrated care and support across all elements of a service users pathway. With a specific focus on prevention through admission avoidance and early intervention through collaboration with other services. This includes training and support of staff, case consultation and formulation. For those in inpatient care there is an aim to support flow through the secure directorate and reduce re admission following discharge into the community. The team works with a relational approach with a focus on integration, meaningful roles and routines in the community.
As an Occupational Therapist within the Community Forensic Service which is within the Secure Services Directorate, you will be a core member of a multi-disciplinary team and be responsible for taking an active role including carrying a case load of varying complexity, with tasks including completing assessments and interventions and participating in developing and facilitating groups. You will have a key role in our recovery pathway engaging in a range of therapeutic interventions.
You will be an integral part of the team, working to ensure that every patient receives high quality care. You will often work under pressure and without direct supervision, so we are looking for someone confident and capable. You will prioritise tasks, and manage your own workload.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader Employer.
Date posted
03 May 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£33,706 to £40,588 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9369-23-0118
Job locations
Easby House Langdon Hospital
Exeter Road
Dawlish
Devon
EX7 0NR
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting documents section for more information about this role
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting documents section for more information about this role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Occupational Therapist
- Current relevant registration with the HCPC
- Training to level 3 in Safeguarding children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff
Desirable
- Evidence of Post Graduate Courses, on-going training and development in theory and practice in mental health OT.
- IT Skills
- Post graduate qualification relevant to forensic mental health
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience in relevant field
- Experience of working with people with complex and challenging mental health
- Significant experience in managing a diverse workload with competing priorities
Desirable
- Working within a community mental health setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector.
- Understanding of current issues within secure mental health services, clinical governance issues, practice education and implications for Occupational Therapy
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with groups
- Able to produce well written reports.
- Ability to communicate complex information to individuals and teams
- Able to own problems and get involved in the solutions.
- Ability to manage complex risk
Desirable
- Good working knowledge of health legislation and current practice including CPA and risk assessment and management
- Previously participated in audit and quality assurance programmes. Familiarity of basic research methodology.
- Ability to plan services according to needs
- Excellent self-management skills and ability to set own priorities
- Ability to take initiative and develop new ideas
- Leadership skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Occupational Therapist
- Current relevant registration with the HCPC
- Training to level 3 in Safeguarding children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff
Desirable
- Evidence of Post Graduate Courses, on-going training and development in theory and practice in mental health OT.
- IT Skills
- Post graduate qualification relevant to forensic mental health
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience in relevant field
- Experience of working with people with complex and challenging mental health
- Significant experience in managing a diverse workload with competing priorities
Desirable
- Working within a community mental health setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector.
- Understanding of current issues within secure mental health services, clinical governance issues, practice education and implications for Occupational Therapy
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with groups
- Able to produce well written reports.
- Ability to communicate complex information to individuals and teams
- Able to own problems and get involved in the solutions.
- Ability to manage complex risk
Desirable
- Good working knowledge of health legislation and current practice including CPA and risk assessment and management
- Previously participated in audit and quality assurance programmes. Familiarity of basic research methodology.
- Ability to plan services according to needs
- Excellent self-management skills and ability to set own priorities
- Ability to take initiative and develop new ideas
- Leadership 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.
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).
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
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Easby House Langdon Hospital
Exeter Road
Dawlish
Devon
EX7 0NR
Employer's website
https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Easby House Langdon Hospital
Exeter Road
Dawlish
Devon
EX7 0NR
Employer's website
https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact:
Alice Vanstone
01626884463
Date posted
03 May 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£33,706 to £40,588 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9369-23-0118
Job locations
Easby House Langdon Hospital
Exeter Road
Dawlish
Devon
EX7 0NR
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