Occupational Therapist

1 month ago

London, United Kingdom West London NHS Trust Full time

We are looking to recruit a resourceful, motivated senior Occupational Therapist, experienced in mental health and who enjoys new challenges.

The post will be based at Broadmoor Hospital. It offers a great development opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to develop their skills in managing a service while keeping a clinical case load. This holder would have management responsibility for the Recovery College or Vocational Services. They need to have a good knowledge of the VdT MoCA which is the model used within the hospital.

The hospital has moved to a new bespoke hospital. It 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.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide clinical leadership and line management to staff where most appropriate and to hold a clinical caseload modelling good practise to junior staff. They will communicate the principle of the VdT Model of Creative Ability, to all staff, thus improving the understanding across High Secure Service (HSS).

The ensure the area they manage is responsive to patient needs and accountable for the service it provides. This would be demonstrating via service audit and achievement of key performance indicators.

About us

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 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is 426m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential


  • BSc (Hons) or equivalent MSc level in Occupational Therapy
  • HCPC Registered
  • Evidence of post-graduate training in mental health
  • Clinical supervision training
  • Practice placement supervision training
  • RCOT registered or other Indemnity Insurance in place.

Desirable


  • Management/Leadership training
  • Accredited Practice placement supervision training
  • Coaching skills

Experience

Essential


  • Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience as an AHP
  • Clear indication of an interest in the relevant MH area
  • In-patient or community mental health Occupational Therapist
  • Supervision of AHP staff and support staff
  • Supervision of Occupational Therapy students on practice placement
  • Experience in Service or treatment audit
  • Experience in the use of the VdT MoCA as a model of practice
  • Demonstrated involvement in service development
  • Provide leadership to junior staff
  • Write local operational protocols or group protocols in collaboration with others.

Desirable


  • Experience of specific mental health speciality
  • Understanding of the needs of the particular patients within setting
  • Supporting effective change management within teams
  • Experience of line managing staff
  • Research and audit experience
  • Use of the Activity Participation Outcome Measure- APOM

Knowledge and Skills

Essential


  • Applied Knowledge of NSF and changes within wider NHS relevant to Mental Health
  • Awareness and knowledge of factors specifically relating to AHP's within the particular setting
  • Demonstrated application of Risk assessment and management in clinical practice.
  • Understanding and clinical application of Models relevant to AHP staff, risk and forensic services.
  • Working knowledge and application of clinical governance
  • To assimilate OT research into OT interventions
  • Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity
  • Able to communicate and negotiate effectively with staff at all levels
  • Able to commit to and work effectively within teams, MDT, and profession specific
  • Ability to work autonomously
  • Effective leadership skills
  • Good motivational techniques and abilities
  • Clear effective planning and decision-making skills.
  • Able to maintain the profile of occupational therapy within a multidisciplinary setting.
  • Able to contribute to in-service training.
  • Able to establish good working relationships across the Trust and other agencies.
  • Demonstrates the ability to professionally role model, empower and motivate staff.

Desirable


  • Computer Literacy.
  • Good organisational skills and time management.
  • Presentation and teaching skills

Personal Qualities

Essential


  • Ability to reflect, identify and take responsibility for continuing professional development (CPD) needs
  • Understand the need for and actively participates in own supervision and constructive use of feedback
  • High levels of initiative, innovation and self-motivation
  • Commitment to client-centred,
  • Non-discriminatory practice

Desirable


  • Willingness to participate in rotation schemes where relevant
  • Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity
  • Membership of a Special Interest Group e.g. COT SS Mental Health

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

Broadmoor Hospital

Crowthorne

RG45 7ET

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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