Job summary
Employer heading
Senior Occupational Therapist
Band 6
Job overview
This post is eligible for a Golden Hello payment of £2,750 for new starters who are external to the Trust. This is payable in 3 instalments over a 2 year period. This payment is only eligible to new starters who do not already hold a contract of employment with the Trust. This post also includes paid enhancements for unsocial hours working during night, weekends and bank holidays.
We have an exciting opportunity for a creative and forward thinking Occupational Therapist to join our service. You will be working within an innovative and well respected Therapy Services Team. The hospital has a wide range of facilities for Occupational Therapy and established opportunities for social inclusion within the community.
The Senior Occupational Therapist post will initially be based within the Women's' pathway which has a standard medium secure ward and an enhanced medium secure service (WEMSS). Your role might move to one of the other care pathways in future based on service need.
You will lead in producing a high quality Occupational Therapy service for patients on both wards with a Band 5 Occupational Therapist.
You will provide a comprehensive treatment programme based on individual needs analysis. Your work will be assisted by Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioners and Occupational Therapy Support Workers. You will also work alongside professionals from other disciplines to deliver a programme of psychologically informed treatment.
Main duties of the job
To develop and provide effective programmes of specialist occupational therapy for an identified patient group and contribute to the overall development of the women's pathway.
To be responsible for the development, provision and regular review of a needs led therapy services programme. To ensure that Occupational Therapy practice is evidenced based and evaluated through outcome measures.
To deputise for the OT Manager as required and assist in the day to day operational management of the Therapy Services Department.
To be responsible for clinical and managerial supervision and annual reviews of identified staff.
Working for our organisation
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Therapy Services Department consists of Occupational Therapists, Specialist OT Assistant Practitioners, support staff, Education tutors, and Sports , Fitness and Well-being staff. We have recently employed a Peer Support Worker and have a part time Speech and Language Therapist.
Arnold Lodge offers trauma informed care and utilises a range of approaches and interventions within its treatment programmes.
You will receive a comprehensive induction training programme and support to develop within the role. Clinical and managerial supervision will be provided for the post holder from the Occupational Therapy Manager. You will be able to attend multi-disciplinary reflective practice.
There are excellent opportunities for training and continuing professional development.
Effectively manage a nominated caseload.
Utilise a range of assessments, treatment approaches and evaluation based on best available evidence for the identified patient group.
Be actively involved in the clinical risk assessment and development of risk management plans for patients and adhere to these.
Ensure that quality governance documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
Lead on specific developments and initiatives as required.
Attend and contribute to relevant courses, workshops and conferences
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree or Equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- Current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration
- Additional Postgraduate qualifications to Diploma or equivalent level as relevant to the post
- Fieldwork Educators qualification and APPLE accredited/prepared to undertake training as necessary
Desirable criteria
- Clinical Leadership qualification
- Supervision and appraisal training
- Additional training as relevant to the post
- Accredited training in standardised OT assessments and outcome measures
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience in occupational therapy assessment, treatment planning, delivery and evaluation in a mental health setting with minimal supervision
- Significant experience of planning and facilitating a variety of individual and group occupational therapy interventions in a variety of environments
- Experience of supervising OT students as well as qualified and unqualified staff
- Experience of maintaining high quality written records and producing reports
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a secure setting, e.g. prison, young offenders institution or forensic unit
- Experience of research and/or clinical audit
- Experience of service development and/or leading on clinical initiatives
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge and application of occupational therapy evidence based practice and outcome measures.
- Detailed knowledge of treatment models and approaches used in mental health and personality disorder services
- Knowledge of patient focused approaches and user/carer involvement initiatives
- Knowledge of health and safety and clinical risk issues relating to forensic practice
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation
- Knowledge of Arnold Lodge and its purpose
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to motivate patients and staff
- Ability to work independently and prioritise own workload
- Good communication, negotiation and liaison skills (both oral and written)
- Ability to function effectively within a multi-professional team and develop cohesive working relationships
- Ability to maintain clear professional boundaries when working with a challenging patient group
- Skilled in applying evidence to practice
Desirable criteria
- Presentation and training skills
- Other skills relevant to the post
Values
Essential criteria
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Fiona Evriviades
- Job title
- OT Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0116 2077862
- Additional information
Nalda Pope
Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist
0116 207 7798
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