Forensic Occupational Therapist

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Scunthorpe is looking for an Occupational Therapist to manage a complex caseload and provide evidence-based interventions. You'll be a key member of a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to risk assessments and treatment plans. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Occupational Therapy and experience with client-centered care, as well as strong leadership abilities. Emphasizing an inclusive culture, the organization offers diverse opportunities for professional development and support.

Benefits

Dedicated professional development opportunities

Supportive and inclusive work culture

Opportunities for mentorship and leadership roles

Qualifications

• Experience with Model of Human Occupation assessments.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads effectively.
• Familiarity with TOMS and MOHOST tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments to ensure safety.
• Formulate and evaluate treatment plans based on client needs.
• Provide leadership and supervision to junior staff.

Skills

Occupational Therapy interventions

Risk assessments

Leadership

Client-centred care

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you'll contribute to risk assessments and use these to keep patients and staff safe.

You’ll carry out MOHO assessments and use this model to formulate an evidence based treatment plan for your designated caseload which you will evaluate using TOMS and the MOHOST.

• Managing a varied and complex caseload.
• Providing evidence-based and client-centred occupational therapy interventions.
• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating Occupational Therapy interventions using the Model of Human Occupation and TOMS.
• Involving patients in the co-production of their own care plans and in the development and evaluation of OT Treatment Interventions.
• Recording treatment progress and CPA reports on the clinical system.
• Providing leadership for junior/non-registered staff and students through supervision and appraisal.
• Participating in the planning, development, and evaluation of the service.
• Being a key member of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Actively participating in the education of Occupational Therapy students.
• Engaging in teaching/presentations of specialist skills for professional development.

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties.

We welcome applications from individuals who may require sponsorship [if eligible] under the skilled worker or health & care visa route. Please note, not all vacancies or applications are eligible for sponsorship.

Sponsorship Eligibility

• Before applying, you can make a self‑assessment of potential eligibility for sponsorship here: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
• Please note, there have been some changes made to Home Office guidance in relation to salary thresholds for sponsorship applications from 9 April 2025 and from 22 July 2025.

Working for our organisation

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected. We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services. We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues. We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

Please view our Strategy using the link below: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website: https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more: https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here: https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook