Band 5 Occupational Therapy rotationNHS

Job summary

We look forward to welcoming you as a newly qualified OT as part of our mixed B5 OT rotation. Do you want to be part of a supportive, friendly and dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional care? Collaboration and mutual support are at the forefront of everything we do, and we would like you to be part of our team.

You will gain a balance of mental health and physical health experience in the community and in hospital-based settings. You will receive full support as we encourage development of your core OT skills within well-established therapy teams. We understand the transition from student to practitioner can be challenging and we are dedicated to developing your full potential in each of the 4 pillars of practice. We have a strong focus on teaching and development including regular in-service training, protected CPD time and a Band 6 led band 5 peer support group.

We recognise that band 5's bring innovation and dynamism to our clinical teams and we strive to work collaboratively to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where both patients and staff can thrive. We believe in a healthy work-life balance and offer flexibility to accommodate your personal and professional needs. We hope you start your OT career with us!

Main duties of the job

Whilst, on the Forensic part of the rotation, you will be based on Pine Ward , at The Chichester Centre, - the post does involve cross ward working, co-facilitation of groups with other disciplines and development of risk assessed social inclusion work .

Aspects of the role include:

To be named Occupational Therapist for 17 inpatients - with regular support from professional supervisor and other members of the clinical team , using evidence based/ client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.? To provide occupational therapy interventions following OT Pathway for referred clients as part of a multi-agency approach to meeting the health and social care needs of people who use our services.? To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of occupational therapy and local services within a designated team.? To contribute to and facilitate occupational therapy interventions including 1:1 and group work with regular support and supervision.

To develop and risk assess community focused activities with an emphasis on social inclusion.

Job description

Forensic mental healthcare is unique and fascinating which provides both challenge and opportunity in abundance.

The Chichester Centre is a Low secure mental health hospital where we specialise in the assessment and treatment of people with complex and enduring mental health needs, who may have had contact with the criminal justice system.

Service users regularly experience stigma for mental health and / or offending history and our role is to develop trusting and safe relationships which balance being compassionate, collaborative and supportive with sound risk assessment and management skills.

Main duties of the job

With a focus on rehabilitation, risk assessment, vocation and education, you will play a pivotal role in supporting service users to enhance their health and wellbeing, develop valuable life skills and prepare for the next steps in their recovery.

You will:

• Offer a variety of group and 1:1 intervention to enable accurate risk assessment and development and maintenance of service users' skills
• Have the opportunity to work alongside colleagues within SPFT forensic healthcare services, and the provider collaborative as well as external agencies.
• Develop opportunities for risk assessed engagement in a variety of vocational, educational and recreational - enabling greater opportunities for positive experiences of social inclusion.
• As per Occupational Therapy Pathway - to complete a range of standardised assessments specific to need. To identify specific area to specialise in and to represent the Team in service development and attendance in steering groups.

There are 3 specialist wards, each with a strong multi-disciplinary team. The Therapy Working steering group is also looking at developing opportunities for greater co-facilitation of group work and the successful applicant would be encouraged to identify areas of interest within AHP Training to develop the Occupational Therapy programme. Whilst based on Juniper, the post holder would be expected to also offer cross ward sessions.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Previous experience of working with people with mental health difficulties is essential. Previous experience of working in Forensic Healthcare Service is desirable as are relevant qualifications that may support with the delivery of vocation and education interventions. There will be access to regular supervision, reflective practice and training and development opportunities, including attendance to communities of practice.

About us

We look forward to welcoming you as a newly qualified OT as part of our mixed B5 OT rotation. Do you want to be part of a supportive, friendly and dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional care? Collaboration and mutual support are at the forefront of everything we do, and we would like you to be part of our team.

You will gain a balance of mental health and physical health experience in the community and in hospital-based settings. You will receive full support as we encourage development of your core OT skills within well-established therapy teams. We understand the transition from student to practitioner can be challenging and we are dedicated to developing your full potential in each of the 4 pillars of practice. We have a strong focus on teaching and development including regular in-service training, protected CPD time and a Band 6 led band 5 peer support group.

We recognise that band 5's bring innovation and dynamism to our clinical teams and we strive to work collaboratively to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where both patients and staff can thrive. We believe in a healthy work-life balance and offer flexibility to accommodate your personal and professional needs. We hope you start your OT career with us!