Job summaryThis post is eligible for a Golden Hello payment of £2,750 for new starters who are external to the Trust. This is payable in 3 instalments over a 2 year period. This payment is only eligible to new starters who do not already hold a contract of employment with the Trust. This post also includes paid enhancements for unsocial hours working during night, weekends and bank holidays.We have an exciting opportunity for a creative and forward thinking Occupational Therapist to join our service. You will be working within an innovative and well respected Therapy Services Team. The hospital has a wide range of facilities for Occupational Therapy and established opportunities for social inclusion within the community.The Senior Occupational Therapist post will initially be based within the Women's' pathway which has a standard medium secure ward and an enhanced medium secure service (WEMSS). Your role might move to one of the other care pathways in future based on service need.You will lead in producing a high quality Occupational Therapy service for patients on both wards with a Band 5 Occupational Therapist.You will provide a comprehensive treatment programme based on individual needs analysis. Your work will be assisted by Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioners and Occupational Therapy Support Workers. You will also work alongside professionals from other disciplines to deliver a programme of psychologically informed treatment.Main duties of the jobTo develop and provide effective programmes of specialist occupational therapy for an identified patient group and contribute to the overall development of the women's pathway.To be responsible for the development, provision and regular review of a needs led therapy services programme. To ensure that Occupational Therapy practice is evidenced based and evaluated through outcome measures.To deputise for the OT Manager as required and assist in the day to day operational management of the Therapy Services Department.To be responsible for clinical and managerial supervision and annual reviews of identified staff.About us#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitmentJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Therapy Services Department consists of Occupational Therapists, Specialist OT Assistant Practitioners, support staff, Education tutors, and Sports , Fitness and Well-being staff. We have recently employed a Peer Support Worker and have a part time Speech and Language Therapist.Arnold Lodge offers trauma informed care and utilises a range of approaches and interventions within its treatment programmes.You will receive a comprehensive induction training programme and support to develop within the role. Clinical and managerial supervision will be provided for the post holder from the Occupational Therapy Manager. You will be able to attend multi-disciplinary reflective practice.There are excellent opportunities for training and continuing professional development.Effectively manage a nominated caseload.Utilise a range of assessments, treatment approaches and evaluation based on best available evidence for the identified patient group.Be actively involved in the clinical risk assessment and development of risk management plans for patients and adhere to these.Ensure that quality governance documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner.Lead on specific developments and initiatives as required.Attend and contribute to relevant courses, workshops and conferencesPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssentialDegree or Equivalent in Occupational TherapyCurrent Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) RegistrationAdditional Postgraduate qualifications to Diploma or equivalent level as relevant to the postFieldwork Educators qualification and APPLE accredited/prepared to undertake training as necessaryDesirableClinical Leadership qualificationSupervision and appraisal trainingAdditional training as relevant to the postAccredited training in standardised OT assessments and outcome measuresExperienceEssentialSignificant experience in occupational therapy assessment, treatment planning, delivery and evaluation in a mental health setting with minimal supervisionSignificant experience of planning and facilitating a variety of individual and group occupational therapy interventions in a variety of environmentsExperience of supervising OT students as well as qualified and unqualified staffExperience of maintaining high quality written records and producing reportsDesirableExperience of working in a secure setting, e.g. prison, young offenders institution or forensic unitExperience of research and/or clinical auditExperience of service development and/or leading on clinical initiativesKnowledgeEssentialKnowledge and application of occupational therapy evidence based practice and outcome measures.Detailed knowledge of treatment models and approaches used in mental health and personality disorder servicesKnowledge of patient focused approaches and user/carer involvement initiativesKnowledge of health and safety and clinical risk issues relating to forensic practiceDesirableKnowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislationKnowledge of Arnold Lodge and its purposeSkillsEssentialAbility to motivate patients and staffAbility to work independently and prioritise own workloadGood communication, negotiation and liaison skills (both oral and written)Ability to function effectively within a multi-professional team and develop cohesive working relationshipsAbility to maintain clear professional boundaries when working with a challenging patient groupSkilled in applying evidence to practiceDesirablePresentation and training skillsOther skills relevant to the postValuesEssentialAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion TeamworkAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameNottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustAddressArnold LodgeCordelia CloseLeicesterLE5 0LEEmployer's websitehttps://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)