Specialist Occupational Therapist

Job summary

Provide specialist occupational therapy services across low and medium secure care facilities within a forensic mental health setting. Work as part of a multi-professional team to deliver evidence-based care and innovative practice.

Job details

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 OT to join the vibrant, forward thinking Allied Health Professions (AHP) team providing Secure Care services at the Rohallion Clinic, Murray Royal Hospital, Perth. Rohallion represents a unique setting for secure care in that both low and medium secure care facilities are co-located in a beautiful, semi-rural, elevated site within walking distance of Perth town centre. The service also has a well-established Forensic Community Mental Health Team. We are seeking to recruit a Specialist OT who exhibits the values of NHS Tayside, to our AHP service. This post offers the unique opportunity to work across both Medium and Low security. We provide excellent opportunities for enhancing your clinical/professional and leadership skills. We have a well-established service and provide excellent formal and informal supervision. The service actively supports individual development through performance development review and learning plans, providing a framework for encouraging CPD and promoting innovative practice. Applications are invited from Occupational Therapists who have a Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy, have current HCPC registration and extensive post registration experience, the majority of which within a mental health setting, ideally although not essentially part within a forensic setting. As an expert practitioner within the field of forensic mental health, applicants must possess excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively as part of a multi-professional team. You should be able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of current evidenced based practice, legislation, and the Model of Human Occupational theoretical framework. For informal enquiries or to arrange a visit contact: Joanna Falconer, Head Occupational Therapist/Lead AHP, tel: 01738 562338 [email protected] Hours of work are: 30 Applicants must be HCPC registered Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your eails regularly Additional Information For Candidates You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/ If you wish to participate in the Job Interview Guarantee Scheme and have been invited to interview, please contact the Hiring Manager as detailed in the advert to discuss any special requirements that you will need to enable you to attend the interview. Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments If you are a current member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside.

What you’ll do

Provide specialist occupational therapy services across low and medium secure care facilities within a forensic mental health setting. Work as part of a multi-professional team to deliver evidence-based care and innovative practice.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy and current HCPC registration. Extensive post-registration experience is required, primarily within mental health and ideally within a forensic setting.

Benefits

• Formal and informal supervision • Performance development review • Learning plans • Continuing professional development (CPD) support

Listed skills

• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Occupational Therapy
• Forensic Mental Health
• Communication Skills
• Multi-professional Teamwork
• Evidence-based Practice
• Model Of Human Occupation
• Clinical Leadership
• Secure Care Services

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Government & Public Sector