This is an exciting internal opportunity to work within a well-established, staffed and resourced and respected Occupational Therapy service with patients with a primary diagnosis of server mental illness or personality disorder.

The post will be based within the high security, forensic hospital environment and offers a great development opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to develop their skills. The hospital has moved to a new bespoke hospital is the most modern high security forensic hospital in the country. The hospital focuses on innovative care to a challenging and interesting patient group. We have a strong commitment to multi-professional working within the clinical team, focussing on reducing risk and offending behaviours.

We are looking to recruit a resourceful, motivated Occupational Therapist, experienced in mental health (though not necessarily in forensic) who enjoys new challenges.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will take be responsible for one ward and will work with Occupational Therapy Assistant in all the sessions with patients. The Occupational Therapy service work together to offer groups and individual treatment goals for patients and are valued member of the multi-disciplinary team.

The hospital offers a variety of services which meet the changing needs of patients at every stage of their recovery. The Occupational Therapist work in close collaboration with vocational work areas, a health and fitness team and a recovery college, as well as the work carried out by other Allied Health Professionals.

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Or MSc Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration

Experience

Essential

• Application of core OT skills and OT process
• Multidisciplinary team working
• Experience of working in mental health

Desirable

• Work experience in a Health or Social Care setting
• Involvement in research and clinical audit
• Studies in Forensic Care
• Placement in a Forensic setting

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of the Forensic Setting How Mental Illness presents in people
• Research methodology
• Core skills of OT process
• Models of practice
• Clinical and environmental risk
• Equality and diversity
• Understanding of team dynamics
• Awareness of professional identity and the need to work within appropriate boundaries
• Principles of clinical governance

Desirable

• Relevant current legislation, including NSF, CPA, risk assessment and risk management
• Group work theory and practice
• VdT Model of Creative Ability (VdT MoCA)

Skills

Essential

• Organisational ability
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build rapport with service users, carers and colleagues
• Evidence of ability in OT assessment, treatment planning, intervention and evaluation
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently and under supervision as part of a team
• Clear & effective decision-making
• Group work skills
• Computer literacy

Desirable

• Ability to prepare and present papers at study days and conferences
• Ability to apply (research) evidence-based practice
• Use of standardised assessment tools and outcome measures
• Contribution to service development and the training of others
• Supervisory skills
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance

Other Requirements

Essential

• Ability to reflect, identify and take responsibility for continuing professional development (CPD)
• Understand the need for and actively participates in own supervision and constructive use of feedback
• High levels of initiative, innovation and self-motivation
• Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice

Desirable

• Willingness to work flexible hours if required
• Membership of a Special Interest Group e.g. RCOT SS Mental Health
• Willingness to participate in rotation schemes where relevant
• Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

Broadmoor Hospital

Crowthorne

RG45 7ET

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