The successful candidate will work closely with the multi‑disciplinary team to develop the OT role within three main clinical areas; a 15‑bed mental health wing, a 15‑bed physical health wing and the Birmingham Recovery Team (BRT). There will be requirement to establish assessment and intervention programmes where appropriate, to develop and contribute to therapy programmes within the restraints of the environment and to explore how effective pathways can be established.
Responsibilities
* To work as an integrated member of the Prison Healthcare team providing an effectively administered and professionally competent Occupational Therapy service in response to service user need which is evidence based and outcome measured.
* To manage a defined caseload of clients with complex physical and mental health needs, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions within the prison setting.
* To maintain clinical records and appropriate data.
* Utilise the principles of recovery to lead on the delivery of therapeutic programmes of care.
* To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of the service, holding responsibility for defined projects.
* To regularly supervise OT students on placement.
* To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust OT service.
This post offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of an Occupational Therapy (OT) service within the wider health care team at HMP Birmingham. This is a developing service and is part of a drive to develop a multi‑professional prison health care team aiming to increase the focus on recovery, individual assessment and interventions, and work to improve effective transitions within the prison service and into the community.
We are committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre‑employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check; however all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note, if applicable for your role you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months. You will also be required to sign up to the DBS Update Service before commencement with the Trust. The Trust will reimburse this. You will be contractually obliged to maintain your subscription.
All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust's induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e‑learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9‑14 hours depending on post) by the end of your second week with us.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed. Our selection process may involve more than one interview or assessment.
Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to £8,000.
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