Overview
Priory Hospital Stockton Hall are looking to recruit a highly motivated occupational therapist to join our team of forensic occupational therapists and therapy assistants. The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing specialist assessments and therapeutic interventions to detained males within our mental illness Service Line or to detained female patients within our 12 bedded medium secure ward. We currently have two vacancies available: one 30-hour per week position on the male mental illness ward and one full-time 37.5-hour per week position within the female service.
In a medium secure setting, you will demonstrate a good knowledge of occupational therapy input into risk assessment and risk management, and you will be an integral member of the clinical team. Standardised clinical tools based on the Model of Human Occupation will be utilised where appropriate using specialist knowledge. The post holder will supervise junior members of the occupational therapy team and contribute to service developments where appropriate. You will act as a positive role model promoting the value of occupation, and uphold the values of the Priory Group. Our commitment to individual clinical and management supervision and continuing professional development will support you in this role.
This is an exciting opportunity for individuals interested and committed to delivering excellent care within a secure, therapeutic environment. The suitable candidate will have the opportunity to supervise other members of the occupational therapy team, as well as contribute to service developments.
Responsibilities
* Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing specialist assessments and therapeutic interventions to detained patients in a medium secure setting.
* Demonstrate knowledge of occupational therapy input into risk assessment and risk management.
* Utilise standardised clinical tools based on the Model of Human Occupation where appropriate.
* Supervise junior members of the occupational therapy team and contribute to service developments.
* Act as a positive role model and uphold the values of the Priory Group.
* Support clinical supervision and continuing professional development for yourself and colleagues.
Qualifications and experience
* Qualified occupational therapist with eligibility to practice in the UK.
* Experience in a forensic, secure, or inpatient setting is beneficial but not required; candidates with an interest in working with women are encouraged to apply.
* Experience or interest in working with women and/or secure services is advantageous.
Benefits
* Free on-site parking
* Birthday Holiday – Your Birthday as an extra day of annual leave
* Enhanced maternity pay
* Contributory pension scheme
* Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to schemes such as gym membership, IT equipment, and Healthcare Cash Plan
* Access to development opportunities
* Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our IPD panel
* Leadership and management development
* Long service award
* Refer a friend bonuses
All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check. Priory is an equal opportunities employer committed to an inclusive, accessible recruitment process.
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