Are you a motivated, flexible and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist with experience in mental health? Are you interested in a rewarding and challenging career opportunity in forensic mental health? If so we are looking for a full time Band 6 OT to join our excellent team of occupational therapy staff who have been recognised for their innovative and dynamic work.
Main duties of the job
You will work as a valued member of the multi-disciplinary team in the assessment, rehabilitation and discharge planning for a caseload of male and female patients. The occupational therapy service uses the Vdt Model of Creative Ability and Model of Human Occupation, for which you will receive relevant training. As a Band 6 you will have responsibility for staff supervision and leadership of the Occupational Therapy service. There are also opportunities for you to get involved in a variety of project work and research.
You will receive a comprehensive induction together with an agreed programme of continuing professional development.
If you are interested in an informal discussion or visit about the post please contact Becky Harding, OT Team Manager on 02382 310932
About us
Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.
As a Trust, our footprint spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, wholeheartedly committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities.
- We function as a unified team, placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.
- Our 7,000+ workforce is skilled and diverse, with a deep commitment to ongoing staff development. We offer customised training, leadership pathways, and a plethora of career opportunities.
- We respect and listen to your thoughts, ideas, and concerns via well-established network of staff groups to increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Building on all this, we are currently working closely with other local NHS Trusts to integrate all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services across Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Our new organisation is set to launch in April 2024 and will incorporate Southern Health, Solent, Isle of Wight and Sussex Partnership Trusts.
While the new Trust will be substantially bigger, it will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, streamlining services and making healthcare across the county more accessible.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy
* Post graduate training relevant to mental health
* An up-to-date CPD portfolio
Desirable
* Leadership/management training
* Sensory Integration training to level 1
Experience
Essential
* Documented evidence of continuing professional development
* Supervision of staff
* Supervision of students
* In depth experience of working in a mental health setting
* Line management experience
Desirable
* Working within a forensic environment
* Working with a female caseload
* Working with service users who self-harm
Employer details
Employer name
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southfield
Tatchbury Mount, Calmore
Southampton
Hampshire
SO40 2RZ
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