Occupational TherapistNHS

Job summary

To provide Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment interventions for the Forensic secure male service users with a learning Disability and/or Mental Health service within a Low and medium secure service. The post holder will support, in collaboration with the Professional Lead, Highly Specialist OT and Specialist OT, in the provision of occupationally focused assessments and interventions guiding support staff in the provision of safe, evidence-based and positive risk-taking care.

The key objective for the service is to:

o Reduce the offending and reoffending rates of people with a mental health and/or Learning Disability diagnosis by supporting them to manage personal risks through supportive safeguards and personal skill development to assist in their successful stepdown in care security levels and/or to enable safe/supportive community reintegration.

Main duties of the job

To support the Professional lead, Highly Specialist OT and Specialist OT in the planning, development and evaluation of OT services

To work collaboratively with service users to identify occupational goals

To contribute to overall team case formulation and risk management. To add relevant information related to occupational formulation, including occupational strengths and limitations to inform the teams intervention plan.

To deliver Occupational therapy interventions with identified clients on the team's caseload, using evidence based/client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in prisons, probation, community settings and the individuals home environment.

To provide interventions in a manner that is consistent with Trust standards and values.

To apply the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) and other standardised assessment approaches relevant to this setting and the individual's needs.

To routinely provide detailed feedback to the MDT regarding observations in relation to occupational performance, which inform ongoing assessment, risk management and therapeutic intervention.

To provide support and education to service users and carers regarding aspects of occupational therapy e.g. equipment fitting, rehabilitation programmes, sensory issues, management of symptoms through occupation

Job description

To work effectively as a member of a team in providing an occupational therapy service within Co-located forensic secure LD service.

To provide Occupational Therapy advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to a clients formulation, diagnosis and case management plan

To provide timely feedback to the MDT information regarding the service users wellbeing and occupational performance.

To provide timely feedback regarding any risks as they arise, and to contribute to regular team risk assessments of both individuals and relevant environments.

To provide detailed occupational therapy reports including assessment intervention and ongoing recommendations for all service users following treatment

To use evidence-based practice to engage service users in meaningful and appropriate occupations, to promote independence, recovery and well-being.

To provide ongoing assessment and adjustment of clinical interventions based on the fluctuating needs of the service users.

To take part in any required social placement related assessments and advise re any environmental and occupational support needs to manage risks and promote treatment engagement.

About us

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.

Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:

Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.