Prison-Based Clinical OT Specialist

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist (Band 7) to provide advanced OT assessment and intervention for offenders in prison. You will work within an MDT to promote meaningful occupations, independence and social inclusion, maintaining a clinical caseload and leading on evidence-based OT practice.

The post requires HCPC registration, 2 years forensic experience, and a commitment to research, audits and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience working in Forensics.
• Extensive post registration experience as a Clinical Occupational Therapist.
• Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work reflecting social inclusion.
• Previous experience working in Prisons.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and carry out risk assessment and management plans.
• Provide specialist OT advice to the multi-professional team.
• Work independently without direct supervision.
• Be an OT specialist and have in-depth knowledge of OT assessment and interventions for the service user group.
• Contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust wide OT service.
• Work within the social inclusion and recovery agenda.

Skills

MOHO

OT assessments

Presentation skills

Training skills

Research & audit

Caseload management

Supervision

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

HCPC registration

Job description

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist (Band 7) to provide advanced OT assessment and intervention for offenders in prison. You will work within an MDT to promote meaningful occupations, independence and social inclusion, maintaining a clinical caseload and leading on evidence-based OT practice.

The post requires HCPC registration, 2 years forensic experience, and a commitment to research, audits and quality improvement.