Job summary
Due to the promotion of the existing Band 7 Advanced Occupational Therapist (OT) the Humber Centre of Forensic Psychiatry have an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced, knowledgeable, and compassionate Advanced OT to join a dynamic and transforming Forensic inpatient Mental Health Service.
The Humber Centre is an all-male adult environment that offers 5 inpatient areas which includes medium, low level of security and a step-down community preparation unit to support the recovery of service-users who experience either a Personality Disorder, Psychosis and LD diagnosis.
The clinical environment has recently undergone an exciting refurbishment to increase the existing therapeutic spaces to ensure service-users have the opportunity and access to environments in which to promote their recovery. Therefore the successful applicant will have the opportunity to provide professional and clinical leadership to the already existing and established OT staff group.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of wider Humber OT staff group, which has approximately 80+ staff across 21 services, providing CPD opportunities.
A relocation package is available, which will include:
- Financial payment to support HCPC registration for a year
- CPD Training opportunity relevant to the working environment
- Flexi working – which may include some working from home
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead across the OT provision within the medium and low secure forensic environment, as well as having the opportunity to work alongside other health professionals to support service-users clinical pathways and recovery.
Hold a clinical caseload, provide advanced clinical experience, knowledge and expertise to support assessments, interventions to support evidence- based practice and patient centered care
The role will be required to offer clinical leadership across the existing OT provision to ensure that the OT service meets the service user needs in line with best practice, CQC standards and legislative frameworks.
Provide clinical expertise and consultation across the service to promote the role of OT, leading on OT initiatives and improvements, as well as support senior management in delivering of the wider service improvements.
About us
We are an award winning and CQC rated good, health and social care Trust that delivers care to communities in Hull, East Yorkshire, Scarborough and Ryedale and Whitby. We deliver safe, effective and integrated health services that improve the physical, mental and social health and wellbeing of our patients and service users.
To find out more about our wide range of services including mental health, learning disabilities, children and young people service, Forensic, Community and Primary Care visit our website will join our team of over 3,600 colleagues that work together across our wide geography and specialties to change lives every day. We’re extremely proud of our Trust community and we know you can expect to receive a warm welcome and all the support you’ll need from your new team to get you started.
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development to ensure the delivery of high quality, person-centred and compassionate care to patients. We value our staff and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills and competencies to deliver outstanding care.
The Trust recognises the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information with regard to this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information with regard to this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy and further professional knowledge at masters equivalent level
- Registration with the HCPC
Desirable
- Evidence of current CPD/formal qualifications at an advanced level degree or post graduate level or equivalent knowledge/experiential learning
Experience
Essential
- Advanced knowledge/experience of working in the relevant service area
- Understanding of complex caseload management and clinical responsibilities within service area
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area
skills and competency
Essential
- Able to demonstrate advanced inter-personal/communication including communication, leadership, management, and presentation skills in relation to working with both patients/ service users and staff
Desirable
- Experience of leadership/management skills and qualities.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy and further professional knowledge at masters equivalent level
- Registration with the HCPC
Desirable
- Evidence of current CPD/formal qualifications at an advanced level degree or post graduate level or equivalent knowledge/experiential learning
Experience
Essential
- Advanced knowledge/experience of working in the relevant service area
- Understanding of complex caseload management and clinical responsibilities within service area
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area
skills and competency
Essential
- Able to demonstrate advanced inter-personal/communication including communication, leadership, management, and presentation skills in relation to working with both patients/ service users and staff
Desirable
- Experience of leadership/management skills and qualities.
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.
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).
Additional information
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).
