Senior Occupational Therapist – Milton Keynes

Job title:

Senior Occupational Therapist – Milton Keynes

Company:

NHS

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding opportunity?The position will be based at Marlborough House in Milton Keynes, a 28-bedded male medium secure forensic unit. The unit comprises of 2 wards, an acute assessment ward and also a rehabilitation-focused ward.This role includes RSU Allowance of £1,446 per annum on top of your salary plus a recruitment incentive package for external applicants of £3,500 (terms and conditions apply)Main duties of the job

• To manage a varied and, at times, complex case load.
• To provide occupational therapy that is evidence-based and follows client-centred principles. This will include assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating the outcome of interventions and documenting all stages of the process.
• To provide leadership for junior/non-registered staff as appropriate to the post, through supervision and appraisal, delegating responsibilities as appropriate.
• To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of the Occupational Therapy service within a designated area/team, holding responsibility and taking a leading role for defined projects or specialist interventions.
• To participate effectively as a full member of the multi-disciplinary team.
• To contribute to the maintenance and development of the trust-wide Occupational Therapy service and local multi-disciplinary team.
• To actively participate in the education of occupational therapy students.
• Pro-actively engaging in teaching/presentations of specialist skills both within the Trust and for continuing professional development events/activities.

About usYou will be part of a supportive and friendly team, working within a challenging yet rewarding environment. There are great opportunities for continued professional development.Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possibleOur vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:”Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”Our values are:”Caring, safe and excellent”At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted08 November 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum/pro-rata (+RSU allowance of £1446)ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number267-SS6369003-DJob locationsMarlborough House Medium Secure UnitStanding WayMilton KeynesMK6 5LDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesWe are an innovative service, developing and strengthening our provision to include a wide spectrum of interventions including sensory assessments, vocational opportunities, and links with the Recovery College.For further information about this role please review the job description and person specification attached to this advert.We would recommend you come for a visit or have an informal discussion about this opportunity including the distribution of hours to be worked, so please contact us on the details below to make any arrangements. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesWe are an innovative service, developing and strengthening our provision to include a wide spectrum of interventions including sensory assessments, vocational opportunities, and links with the Recovery College.For further information about this role please review the job description and person specification attached to this advert.We would recommend you come for a visit or have an informal discussion about this opportunity including the distribution of hours to be worked, so please contact us on the details below to make any arrangements.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

ExperienceEssential

• Experience of working in mental health, as an Occupational Therapist preferably within a range of settings, including forensics
• Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work

SkillsEssential

• Effective written and verbal communication skills such as negotiating, motivating and supporting
• Supervisory skills and/or appraisal skills

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

ExperienceEssential

• Experience of working in mental health, as an Occupational Therapist preferably within a range of settings, including forensics
• Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work

SkillsEssential

• Effective written and verbal communication skills such as negotiating, motivating and supporting
• Supervisory skills and/or appraisal skills

Expected salary

£37338 – 44962 per year

Location

Milton Keynes

Job date

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 01:53:14 GMT

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