Occupational Therapist
Wathwood Hospital is a purpose‑built, 78 bed adult, male, medium secure hospital specialising in mental health treatment. We are recruiting an occupational therapist to join our occupational therapy and education team and support a multidisciplinary group of clinical staff in providing assessment, risk management, care and treatment to facilitate patient recovery and progress through the secure environment.
Job responsibilities
* Deliver a needs‑led occupational therapy programme using a range of assessments, treatment approaches and evaluation, based on best available evidence.
* Take professional and legally responsible accountability for all aspects of own work, manage the individual caseload, and ensure high standards of clinical care and core OT skills.
* Actively participate in clinical risk assessment and development of risk‑management plans, adhering to these plans consistently.
* Effectively manage a nominated caseload under supervision, maintaining timely and appropriate documentation.
* Adhere to local Forensic and OT Quality Standards, RCOT and HCPC Professional Standards for Occupational Therapy.
* Successfully time‑manage and prioritise responsibilities, contributing to the multi‑disciplinary team and the Care Programme Approach (CPA).
* Prepare and provide clinical reports, update statutory records accurately, and maintain appropriate patient documentation in line with the Forensic Information Governance Group and Trust Policy.
* Engage in clinical governance and quality assurance activities and complete required administrative tasks.
* Undertake any other duties reasonably expected of the role.
Benefits
* Full‑time position with part‑time opportunities.
* Substantial NHS pension scheme.
* Free parking.
* Access to multi‑gym, sports hall and swimming pool.
Qualifications
* Current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration.
* Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy.
Training
* Training in standardised OT assessments and outcome measures.
* Other relevant training.
Experience
* Experience in occupational therapy assessment, treatment planning, delivery and evaluation in a mental health setting with minimal supervision.
* Experience of planning and running individual and group interventions.
* Experience of effective team working.
* Experience of liaison with other agencies, services and professional colleagues.
* Experience of maintaining written records, databases and producing reports.
* Experience in undertaking clinical audit.
* Experience of working in a secure setting, e.g. prison, young offender institute or forensic service.
* Experience of supervising other staff members or OT students.
Knowledge
* Knowledge of evidence‑based practice.
* Knowledge of patient‑focused approaches and user/care involvement.
* Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, other relevant legislation and current mental health issues.
* Knowledge of assessment, treatment and evaluation approaches used in mental health.
* Ability to demonstrate a knowledge of risk and risk assessment.
* Knowledge of Wathwood Hospital and its purpose.
* Awareness of current issues relating to forensic services.
* Knowledge of clinical governance and audit.
Skills
* Person‑centred and non‑judgemental approach to working with a challenging patient group.
* Motivational skills.
* Ability to work independently and prioritise own workload.
* Excellent communication, negotiation and liaison skills.
* Record keeping and report writing skills.
* Adaptability and flexibility.
* Ability to function effectively within a multi‑professional team and develop cohesive working relationships.
Contractual requirements
* Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Values and Behaviours
* All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion, Teamwork.
* All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year (pro rata for part time).
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