Occupational Therapist

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Old Woking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing services

Cycle to work scheme

Relocation package

Job summary

Central North West London NHS Foundation Trust seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist (Band 6/7) for HMP High Down. You will work within the psychologically informed planned environment (PIPE) to deliver trauma-informed OT care for men with complex needs.

The role involves MDT collaboration, developing enrichment activities, risk assessment, and leading groups while supporting transitions back to the community. A strong commitment to recovery principles is essential.

Qualifications

• Registered occupational therapist with HCPC
• Experience in prison/forensic settings preferred
• Trauma-informed care knowledge or training desirable

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist OT assessments in prison settings
• Plan and deliver individual and group OT interventions
• Develop care plans in partnership with service users
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team and PIPE environment
• Support transitions from prison to community

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Risk assessment

Leadership

IT skills

Education

HCPC registered OT

Tools

Disorder/assessment tools

Job description

Are you a passionate and experiencedBand 7 Occupational Therapistseeking a fresh and rewarding challenge? Or perhaps you're aBand 6 OTready to take the next step in your career? If so, we'd love to hear from you! An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our multi-disciplinary team within aPsychologically Informed Planned Environment (PIPE)at HMP High Down. This role is ideal for a practitioner who is passionate about delivering trauma-informed care in a prison setting and is committed to supporting individuals with complex psychological needs and learning difficulties. You will work closely with service users and staff to create a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment that fosters personal growth, rehabilitation, and relational security. You'll be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team where reflective practice, relational working, and psychological safety are central to our approach. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and innovative environment, while developing your clinical and leadership skills.Main duties of the job Work as an independent OT practitioner with men presenting with complex & challenging needs who reside on thePsychologicallyInformedPlannedEnvironment units, engaging in the PIPE Outreach service & those where referral to OPD services may be considered. Working within the MDT to provide a comprehensive service to men with learning disabilities and personality disorder resident on the PIPE unit& to contribute to ensuring the PIPE is a successful environment. Working as part of a team supporting men on normal location in High Down, through the OPD Outreach service. Lead on the planning & delivery of enrichment activities & a therapeutic social setting & to an Enabling Environment as defined by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. The Progression PIPE is working towards the Enabling Environment award currently, and this role is key in developing the environment to achieve the award. Work with the wider OPD Pathway to integrate careful selection of assessment tools & interventions with personal recovery principles which will engage individuals in activities & occupation. Apply a high level of understanding of the impact of mental & physical health conditions; providing training & advice on lifestyle changes & adaptations. Work with the Clinical Lead to continue to develop & deliver a comprehensive OT Service within a learning disability progression PIPE, including assessment, intervention & evaluation which is underpinned by an evidence base & personal recovery principles.,

• To provide specialist, culturally appropriate, evidence based occupational therapy assessments for individuals within the prison setting in order to establish and meet their occupational needs.To select and use validated standardised assessment tools routinely and in practice, exhibiting clinical reasoning skills; to include the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) assessments.
• To apply clinical knowledge and skills to carry out evidence based occupational therapy interventions, both individual and in groups, which are underpinned by relevant theoretical approaches.
• To plan, implement and review individually tailored programmes of intervention using individual and group work approaches with prisoners within the PIPE unit
• To support service users and colleagues to ensure that care plans are developed in partnership with the individual and that they reflect recovery goals. These should be strengths-based and oriented towards reinforcing a positive identity and developing valued social roles.
• To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions against clear aims, objectives and outcome measures in line with evidence based practice and in conjunction with service users, carers and other professionals.
• To work collaboratively with all professionals within the PIPE unit in developing care plans and risk assessments for prisoners.
• To support individuals to develop skills and knowledge; and engage with community partner agencies, to facilitate successful transitions from the prison environment to the community.
• To proactively undertake and ensure rigorous risk assessment & risk management strategies are applied. To ensure maximum risk tolerance facilitates the individuals recovery, in line with risk policies and local guidelines
  oHPCP Registered Practitioner Occupational Therapist
• oMentorship or supervisor qualification
• oEvidence of professional development since registration, oPost registration qualification that enhances clinical work: CBT, DBT, Dual Diagnosis, etc., oRelevant post registration experience
• oExperience of working as part of a multi- disciplinary team
• oExperience of working with complex clients
• oExperience of running a group program
• oExperience of leading and /or developing a service/ component of a service, oRisk assessment and management skills
• oExcellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• oKnowledge of CPA, Mental Health Act, MAPPA, legislation and policies relevant to prison mental health., oTo conduct self in accordance with relevant code of conduct and practice for registration
• oFull clearance via the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), and ability to achieve enhanced Prison Clearance (vetting)., oMotivated to maintain the highest standards possible in the service.
• oAble to accept constructive feedback.
• oAble to ask for support where required.
• oCompassionate & non-judgmental approach
• oFlexible, oExpert in engaging with people with mental health problems, assessing their needs, designing and delivering appropriate interventions and evaluating the effectiveness of the process
• oExcellent IT skills.
• oAbility to work effectively as part of a team and independently as appropriate.
• oTo use supervision positively and effectively.
• oProven ability to work with patients to increase their level of self-determination and resilience.
• oEffective time management.
• oKnowledge of the needs and rights of patients.
• oKnowledge of safeguarding frameworks
• oProblem solving, stress management & conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to engage in evidence based practice, with an understanding of care quality (clinical governance).
• Knowledge of current challenges / developments in Prison health
  Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust offers its staff ongoing career progression through:
• Monthly supervision
• Annual personal development plans/appraisals
• Access to exciting internal and external training opportunities.
  Excellent progression through various career pathway opportunities such as but not limited to:
• Preceptorship Programme
• Support and guidance with Revalidation
• Hidden Gem and annual award ceremonies

Excellent staff benefits, our benefit packages are amongst the best in London and include:

• Health and wellbeing services
• Season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Relocation packagesubject to meeting criteria

The trust alsovalues its staff and you are entitled to become a member of MyTrustBenefits. MyTrustBenefits is an online portal for all CNWL staff, as well as their family and friends. It offers over 1400 discounts at hundreds of retailers nationwide. Save money on your weekly food shops, toiletries, cosmetics, cinema, meals out, holidays, travel and entertainment. You can also access free online courses on a variety of topics, professional and personal, ranging from business management, languages, law and teaching. All of our sites in Surrey offer free use of the onsite leisure facilities and free parking for staff.