Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist - Forensic Community

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Do you have experience working in forensic settings? Are you passionate about Occupational Therapy service delivery and leadership? This might be the perfect role for you - read on! 

We are recruiting for a Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist to join our Specialist Forensic Community Team  (SFCT) across Bucks and Oxfordshire to manage the service, provide leadership and intervention evaluation.

You'll be contributing and making valuable changes to an ever-evolving service. You'll have a community case load and act as Care Co-ordinator for patients within this. An important aspect of this role is the review of OT interventions within Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) guide to practice and theory as well as developing the input between Community and Forensic Inpatient services. 

You'll also play an active role in clinical governance and education opportunities for OT students and apprenticeship placements across Forensic Services, making vital contributions to the development of this profession. 

If this sounds like your next career move, we'd love to hear from you! 

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• To take a leading role in the provision and development of the occupational therapy (OT) service to Forensic patients
• Work in collaboration with other services within the Trust.
• Support the OT team to provide an evidence-based therapy treatment programme which meet the specific needs of the patients.
•  Contribute to the development of projects and services for the care group in collaboration with other NHS, Social and Community Services, Primary Care and Voluntary Agencies.
• Support the SCFT team Managers/Service Manager/Modern Matron to achieve performance targets for Forensic Services.
• Coordinate clinical governance activities and education opportunities (including OT student/Apprentice practice placements) for OT staff working in Forensic services.

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties. Please note if you are based outside of the UK you will need to hold HCPC registration in order to be considered for this role. Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.  

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As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our 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”

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 apply)
•    Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team