Job Description

Are you a newly qualified or current Band 5 occupational therapist? Do you have a passion for delivering outstanding care and making a positive difference to the lives of others? This could be your perfect opportunity.



We are looking for an enthusiastic, self- motivated and innovative Occupational Therapist who is excited by the opportunity and challenge of working alongside professional colleagues in a dynamic Forensic Mental Health Service . We are a friendly and supportive team based within a medium and low secure forensic environment.



To comply with safeguarding regulations, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are over 18.



The post holder will be responsible for providing Occupational Therapy interventions as part of a multi-disciplinary team, including assessment and consultation under the support and supervision of a Specialist Occupational Therapist. The applicant needs to have a foundational knowledge and skills, understand professional models. The Occupational Therapy service in the Trust is particularly keen to support and develop all clinicians in the use of the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO), Sensory Integration (SI), Occupational Formulation (OF) and other evidence-based approaches with good outcomes in the forensic field.



This clinical post therefore is ideal for Occupational Therapists who are skilled at engaging and motivating people, understand the value and potential of good occupational functioning and performance, and enjoy working with forensic patients.



As an Occupational Therapist you will have has access to professional supervision and support from a Specialist OT. All OT's within the forensic services are part of a Professional Network and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Group.



We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website



We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.



We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.



We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.



Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.



We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.



From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.



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Job Role Summary



The post holder will offer a high standard of evidence based occupational therapy in the service area. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary/multi agency team within the rotational specific service areas. Be a positive role model to all staff. To be responsible for own autonomous practice and ensure effective patient/client care is maintained. Attend and engage in Band 5 meeting and engage in CPD opportunities and reflective practice. Engage in the Trust Preceptorship Academy as requested. The post holder will offer a high standard of evidence based occupational therapy, working as part of a multi-disciplinary/multiagency team within a specific service area. To be responsible for own autonomous practice and ensure effective patient/client care is maintained.

For a more detailed description of the role, please refer to the attached and Person Specification.