Job Description

'An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist within our working-age adult Community Forensic Team. You will receive forensic training, specialist forensic supervision and be supported by a senior Occupational Therapist. You will work as part of a highly specialist MDT, the role is for a dedicated Occupational Therapist and does not include a care-coordination element.
The post holder will have working knowledge and clinical skills in OT professional practice models and assessments. We are looking for a dynamic practitioner with a positive outlook for service development. We are a newly aligned Community Forensic Team and this is a great time to join our service.
The post holder will deliver assessment and intervention to the community forensic service and will support the recovery and community pathways for service users who present with a forensic need.
The post holder will maintain a focus on a community-to-community pathway whilst maintaining positive relationships with inpatient MDT's. The post is part of a wider forensic therapies (allied health professionals) team.
Main duties of the job

• Assesses and treats own specialist caseload of clients for professional OT service in a variety of settings
• Provides specialist OT advice to other disciplines
• Support discharge pathways through in-reach provision to inpatient services
• Contributes to multi-disciplinary risk formulation, risk assessment and risk management
• Supervise junior staff, students and support workers
• May lead clinical audit and undertake research
• Provides OT advice to social services, housing departments, clients, carers and other professionals
• To be responsible for own practice and ensure effective patient/service user care is maintained
• Possess effective time management skills

About us
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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Details
Date posted
23 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
38,682 to 46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
338-6950484-25-D
Job locations
The Humber Centre
Willerby Hill
Willerby
HU10 6ED
Job description
Job responsibilities
For details of the job description and main responsibilities please see the attached JD and Person Specification. Job description
Job responsibilities
For details of the job description and main responsibilities please see the attached JD and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with the HCPC
• A broad understanding of relevant policy/legislation and their application to clinical practice and service
• Specialist knowledge of occupational therapy models of practice, standardised assessments, and their use in practice
• Practice Educator trained with up to date SLiP training

Desirable

• Evidence of current CPD/formal qualifications
• Registration with the specialist RCOT sections
• A full understanding of relevant policies, their drivers and their application to clinical and service areas

Experience
Essential

• Completed preceptorship programme
• Appropriate knowledge/experience of working in the relevant service area
• Understanding of caseload management clinical responsibilities

Desirable

• Evidence of promoting/supporting active user/carer involvement/participation

Skills
Essential

• Able to demonstrate effective inter-personal/communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity

Desirable

• Awareness of leadership/management skills and qualities
• An ability to manage daily operations and maintain safe working environments

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with the HCPC
• A broad understanding of relevant policy/legislation and their application to clinical practice and service
• Specialist knowledge of occupational therapy models of practice, standardised assessments, and their use in practice
• Practice Educator trained with up to date SLiP training

Desirable

• Evidence of current CPD/formal qualifications
• Registration with the specialist RCOT sections
• A full understanding of relevant policies, their drivers and their application to clinical and service areas

Experience
Essential

• Completed preceptorship programme
• Appropriate knowledge/experience of working in the relevant service area
• Understanding of caseload management clinical responsibilities

Desirable

• Evidence of promoting/supporting active user/carer involvement/participation

Skills
Essential

• Able to demonstrate effective inter-personal/communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity

Desirable

• Awareness of leadership/management skills and qualities
• An ability to manage daily operations and maintain safe working environments