Job Description

HSS Occupational Therapist



Broadmoor Hospital, Crowthorne, Berkshire



Band 5 40,520 to 47,955 inclusive of all allowances



Includes a 6000 RRP per annum and Broadmoor Hospital Allowance and Fringe Payment



This is an exciting opportunity to join our motivated occupational therapy Team at High Secure Services Broadmoor Hospital. working with our complex forensic patient population in high security is an amazing experience. The post would be working within a well-established, and respected Occupational Therapy service with patients with a primary diagnosis of server mental illness or personality disorder.



The Role at Broadmoor Hospital attracts additional allowances including a Broadmoor Hospital Allowance and Recruitment & Retention premia to reflect the value we see in the occupational therapist profession at High Secure Services.



The hospital has moved to a new bespoke hospital is the most modern high security forensic hospital in the country. The hospital focuses on innovative care to a challenging and interesting patient group. We have a strong commitment to multi-professional working within the clinical team, focussing on reducing risk and offending behaviours.



The post would be ideal for a resourceful, motivated Occupational Therapist, experienced in mental health (though not necessarily in forensic) who enjoys new challenges and is keen to take this development opportunity.



The post holder will be responsible for one ward and will work with Occupational Therapy Assistants in all the sessions with our patients. The Occupational Therapy service work together to offer groups and individual treatment goals. The Occupational Therapist at High Secure Services ighHi are a highly valued member of the multi-disciplinary team.



The hospital offers a variety of services which meet the changing needs of the patients at every stage of their recovery. The Occupational Therapists work in close collaboration with vocational work areas, a health and fitness team and a recovery college, as well as the work carried out by other Allied Health Professionals.



The post offers an opportunity to develop and enhance your skills as a band 5, with senior staff to support and give advice. The Occupational Therapy Service gives a training opportunity to work in a team where the (VdTMoCA) Vona Du Toit Model of Creative Ability is a well-established model of practice.



West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.



Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over 500m.



The Trust is rated as 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.



The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.



The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached



The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.