We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated clinician who is excited by the opportunity of working alongside professional colleagues in a dynamic Community Forensic Team. This is a great opportunity as the Community Forensic Teams have recently aligned as one team.
The post holder will have working knowledge and clinical skills in OT professional practice models and assessments. The post holder will work under the guidance and leadership of the Advanced Occupational Therapist and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
The post holder will deliver assessment and intervention to a working age adult community forensic service. The post holder will support the recovery and community pathways for service users who may have diagnosis of personality disorder, mental illness, learning disability and/or neurodiversity.
The post holder will maintain a focus on a community-to-community pathway whilst maintaining positive relationships with inpatient MDT's. The post is part of a wider forensic therapies (allied health professionals) team.
Main duties of the job
* Assesses and treats own specialist caseload of clients for professional OT service in a variety of settings
* Provides specialist OT advice to other disciplines
* Support discharge pathways through in-reach provision to inpatient services
* Contributes to multi-disciplinary risk formulation, risk assessment and risk management
* Supervise junior staff, students and support workers
* May lead clinical audit and undertake research
* Provides OT advice to social services, housing departments, clients, carers and other professionals
* To be responsible for own practice and ensure effective patient/service user care is maintained
* Possess effective time management skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
* Registration with the HCPC
* A broad understanding of relevant policy/legislation and their application to clinical practice and service
* Specialist knowledge of occupational therapy models of practice, standardised assessments, and their use in practice
* Practice Educator trained with up to date SLiP training
* Evidence of current CPD/formal qualifications
* Registration with the specialist RCOT sections
* A full understanding of relevant policies, their drivers and their application to clinical and service areas
Experience
* Appropriate knowledge/experience of working in the relevant service area
* Understanding of caseload management clinical responsibilities
* Evidence of promoting/supporting active user/carer involvement/participation
Skills
* Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity
* Aware of leadership/management skills and qualities
* An ability to manage daily operations and maintain safe working environments
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.
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