Consultant Psychiatrist

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor with in the Occupational Therapy Service, Broadmoor Hospital, High Security Service.

The post is open to experienced OT assistants who are able to demonstrate an advanced level of skills which would enable them to work at a higher level in interventions with patients. They would be able to run planned treatment sessions and feedback a clinical picture of patients in the session in the patients Rio records. Please see the job description for details.

Applicants will need to be to have a good working knowledge of forensic mental health services and the clinical and environmental risks involved in working in high security.

Main duties of the job

The OT Technician is about to facilitate treatment session to meet the patients OT care plan at the correct performance level. (VdT MoCA)

To actively develop and implement new interventions for patients meeting which considers the patient demographic for age, culture and interests.

The post holder will make accurate and professional notes in patients RiO record regularly and in an acceptable time scale.

To attend and contribution to MDT discussions regarding patient’s progression and effectively feedback their engagement within Occupational Therapy

Working for our organisation

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’ 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.

Detailed job description and main 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 criteria

Competed a minimum of 2 years of an OT Apprenticeship Good general education with minimum of 2 CSE, GCSE or O’ Levels To have a relevant trade or skill NVQ, City and Guilds, BTEC Adult Education qualification – PTLLS( Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector)

Desirable criteria

Motivation and Engagement Training Degree or additional qualifications in a relevant area.

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of working with patients with mental illness and personality disorder. Experience of OT assessments and treatment session. Experience as a band 3 in a relevant patient care NHS post. Good working knowledge environmental risk factors. Experience motivating and engaging patients.

Desirable criteria

Experience at working with others on implementing a new activity. Experience of a working within a team and to be able to work well with others. Has a thorough understanding of the function and role of their service

Knowledge

Essential criteria

To have a working knowledge of the importance of grading therapeutic / activities to meet patients’ needs. Evidence in mental health awareness Aware of the environment within a high secure setting and how to maintain safety for themselves and others

Desirable criteria

To have knowledge of clinical models / treatments used in the hospital. To have knowledge of person-centred care and support. Knowledge of wider NHS papers or policies relevant to Mental Health To have a working knowledge of the importance of grading tasks to meet patients’ needs.

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

Understands and demonstrates the principles of team work Ability to work autonomously with the support of a band 5 occupational therapist. Clear effective session planning Good IT skills Manages own workload and time

Desirable criteria

Demonstrate a positive attitude to change. To have an enquiring approach to service development To have an active interest in research opportunities and audits. To be able to think creatively and generate ideas for patient’s interests

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