Occupational Therapist – HMP Woodhill

Job title:

Occupational Therapist – HMP Woodhill

Company

NHS

Job description

To work as an independent OT practitioner with men in prison presenting with complex and challenging needs who attend the Mental Health Day Unit.To work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide a comprehensive service to men presenting with challenging behaviour and traits and/or diagnosis of Personality Disorder.To lead on the planning, delivery and implementation of Occupational Therapy provision for the Mental Health Day Unit.To lead on establishing sensory provision for prisoners. Providing evidenced based sensory assessments and regulation interventions for service users. Liaising with ND managers and practitioners, providing recommendations to for adaptations with the prison.To apply a high level of understanding of the impact of mental and physical health conditions; providing training and advice on lifestyle changes & adaptationTo work with the Professional Lead to continue to develop and deliver and design a comprehensive OT Service including assessment, intervention and evaluation which is underpinned by an evidence base and personal recovery principles.Sensory Integration training is funded as part of this position. Upon completion of training the post holder will support Neurodevelopmental pathways within HMP Woodhill to complete sensory assessments and provide sensory recommendations to partner agencies and clinical teams.Main duties of the jobTo 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 apply evidenced based sensory assessments to determine sensory needs of service users.To facilitate sensory regulation interventions for service users and provide recommendations for prison staff to support.1.4 To provide sensory awareness training to clinical and operational staff to develop knowledge and understanding of sensory needs within HMP Woodhill.1.5 To embed an Occupational Therapy service within HMP Woodhill, increasing understanding of the purpose of OT provision for service users in prison.1.6 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.1.7 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.1.8 To plan, implement and review individually tailored programmes of intervention using individual and group work approaches with prisoners within Mental Health Day Unit.About usThere’s a place for you at CNWL.We’re passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient’s own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.Providingtop quality caredepends on our ability to employ the best people.We’re always looking torecruit outstanding peoplewho will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we’re hoping to find our future leaders and we’ll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.With adiverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more – whatever stage of your career you’re at, there’s always a place for you at CNWL.The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.Date posted19 December 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum (pro rata if P/T)ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number333-D-HJ-1748Job locationsHMP WoodhillMILTON KEYNESMK4 4DAJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo 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 Mental Health Day 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.To demonstrate excellent communication skills and form positive therapeutic relationships using warmth and empathy which enable service user empowerment.To establish and maintain effective communication networks with service users, with complex learning, emotional and behavioural needs, prison colleagues and external agencies in order to ensure a comprehensive and consistent approach to client care.To provide and receive highly complex, sensitive, condition related or distressing/unwelcome information to service users and professionals demonstrating empathy and reassurance.To demonstrate skills and resourcefulness in communication when barriers to understanding are present, including utilising interpreting resources.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo 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 Mental Health Day 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.To demonstrate excellent communication skills and form positive therapeutic relationships using warmth and empathy which enable service user empowerment.To establish and maintain effective communication networks with service users, with complex learning, emotional and behavioural needs, prison colleagues and external agencies in order to ensure a comprehensive and consistent approach to client care.To provide and receive highly complex, sensitive, condition related or distressing/unwelcome information to service users and professionals demonstrating empathy and reassurance.To demonstrate skills and resourcefulness in communication when barriers to understanding are present, including utilising interpreting resources.Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential

• oHPCP Registered Practitioner Occupational Therapist
• oEvidence of professional development since registration
• oMentorship or supervisor qualification

Desirable

• oPost registration qualification that enhances clinical work: CBT, DBT, Dual Diagnosis, etc.
• oMentorship or Supervision qualification

Previous ExperienceEssential

• oPost 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

Desirable

• oExperience of working in a Prison or forensic environment

Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristicsEssential

• 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. oSmart appearance and professional manner.

Skills and knowledgeEssential

• oExpert in engaging with people with mental health problems, assessing their needs, designing and delivering appropriate interventions and evaluating the effectiveness of the process.
• oRisk assessment and management skills.
• oExcellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• 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 CPA, Mental Health Act, MAPPA, legislation and policies relevant to prison mental health.
• oKnowledge of safeguarding frameworks
• oProblem solving, stress management & conflict resolution skills.
• o Ability to engage in evidence based practice, with an understanding of care quality (clinical governance).
• o Knowledge of current challenges / developments in Prison health

Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential

• oHPCP Registered Practitioner Occupational Therapist
• oEvidence of professional development since registration
• oMentorship or supervisor qualification

Desirable

• oPost registration qualification that enhances clinical work: CBT, DBT, Dual Diagnosis, etc.
• oMentorship or Supervision qualification

Previous ExperienceEssential

• oPost 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

Desirable

• oExperience of working in a Prison or forensic environment

Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristicsEssential

• 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. oSmart appearance and professional manner.

Skills and knowledgeEssential

• oExpert in engaging with people with mental health problems, assessing their needs, designing and delivering appropriate interventions and evaluating the effectiveness of the process.
• oRisk assessment and management skills.
• oExcellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• 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 CPA, Mental Health Act, MAPPA, legislation and policies relevant to prison mental health.
• oKnowledge of safeguarding frameworks
• oProblem solving, stress management & conflict resolution skills.
• o Ability to engage in evidence based practice, with an understanding of care quality (clinical governance).
• o Knowledge of current challenges / developments in Prison health

Expected salary

£46148 – 52809 per year

Location

Milton Keynes

Job date

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 23:27:57 GMT

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