Overview
The successful applicant will form part of the Clinical Leadership Team on the ward, working closely alongside the nursing team, the Ward Manager and the Professional Lead for Forensic Occupational Therapy in ward based service developments. The post holder will clinically input into inpatient care focusing on assessment, intervention and transition work for successful discharge into the community through a combination of 1:1 and group work.
Are you a motivated, flexible, dedicated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist with experience in working within forensic mental health and or complex 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 Occupational Therapist at Twynham Low Secure Unit at St Ann's Hospital, Canford Cliffs, Poole, to join our established Forensic Occupational Therapy Service, which provides assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and aftercare to patients with a mental disorder and associated offending behaviour. Applicants must demonstrate a genuine desire to work in forensic mental health and commit to delivering the highest quality of patient centred care using national quality standards and evidence-based practice.
Responsibilities
* Clinical input into inpatient care focusing on assessment, intervention and transition work for discharge into the community through a combination of 1:1 and group work.
* Demonstrate sound theoretical knowledge underpinning forensic occupational therapy assessments and an ability to plan, implement and evaluate interventions using evidence-based principles.
* Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of risk assessment and managing risk effectively when working with forensic patients to support functional skill development.
* Work under flexible hours where required; contribute to ward-based service developments with the Clinical Leadership Team.
Qualifications and Experience
* Experience in forensic mental health and/or complex mental health settings.
* Ability to demonstrate intervention planning, implementation and evaluation using evidence-based principles.
* Knowledge and understanding of risk assessment and risk management in forensic settings.
* Flexibility to accommodate working hours; willingness to work within a Trust that supports staff development and supervision.
About Dorset HealthCare
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference.
Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities. Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves. Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Benefits and Working Arrangements
At Dorset HealthCare we want to offer all our staff the opportunity to work flexibly, putting health and wellbeing first, whilst continuing the delivery of excellent patient care. Flexible working looks different for everyone and we welcome applicants to discuss flexible working opportunities with the recruiting manager.
* 27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years (for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions)
* Excellent NHS pension scheme
* Health and wellbeing services
* Flexible working options, including family-friendly hours
* Free training and one-to-one career coaching to reach your career goals
* Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPs
* Access to nine staff networks - have a voice and transform our Trust
* Relocation costs where applicable
* Salary sacrifice scheme opportunities - including childcare vouchers, car lease and cycle scheme, home technology equipment, and buying annual leave
* NHS discounts to save on your shopping, gym membership and more
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