• Job Description

  Req#: C9186-25-0604?language=en&page=476&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Are you looking at taking the next step in your clinical career? We are seeking to recruit a dynamic Occupational Therapist with proven clinical skills, knowledge and experience to provide clinical leadership to an established team of Occupational Therapists, OT Assistants, Apprentices and support staff in the Mental Health and Personality Disorder Teams at Rampton High Secure Hospital.

  The post holder will support the Clinical Lead OT of the service, hold a patient caseload, deliver therapeutic groups as part of a wider OT programme including Vocational, Health and Fitness and Day Unit activities and professionally supervise junior OT staff and students.

  We are looking for an enthusiastic compassionate and motivated OT with excellent communication skills to make a difference to the lives of our patients. An OT interested in Forensic Mental Health and the Physical Health needs of this population is desirable.

  In return we can offer an additional £7,000 high secure allowance to successful applicants.

  Main duties of the job

  Develop and provide effective programmes of specialist Occupational Therapy for a specific patient group and contribute to the overall OT service development. The role involves deputising for senior staff as required

  The post is situated within the Forensic Care Group and located in the Care Unit high secure setting at Rampton Hospital. The post holder will develop and provide a variety of specialist individual and group occupational therapy interventions to a population of mentally disordered offenders.

  Liaise effectively and be an active member of the relevant multidisciplinary teams, providing clinical reports as necessary and actively contribute to the Care Programme Approach process.

  About us

  Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help #MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Care is delivered from over 120 sites within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons.

  As one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

  We are committed to flexible and agile working, including the opportunity to join our bank.

  Your health and wellbeing is our priority and as such we invest significantly in this via our in-house Occupational Health Service, Staff Counselling Service and Health and Wellbeing Team.

  We offer a number of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, our Green Champions Network, Freedom to Speak Up Network. Health and Wellbeing Champions Network and Menopause Champions. We provide care to a diverse range of communities and are passionate about supporting diversity and inclusion in the Trust.

  If you believe in our values of Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork, then we would love to hear from you!

  #TeamNottsHC

  Details

  Date posted

  19 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  186-615-25-FS

  Job locations

  Rampton Hospital

  Woodbeck

  Retford

  DN22 0PD

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • Develop and provide a patient needs led specialist occupational therapy programme using a range of assessments, treatment approaches and evaluation based on best available evidence, to a specific patient group.
  • Be actively involved in the clinical risk assessment and development of risk management plans for patients and adhere to these.
  • Communicate effectively within own service and with other colleagues.
  • Be actively involved in Clinical Governance and quality assurance activities as required.
  • Provide effective clinical leadership with the Occupational Therapy service.
  • Co-work with Occupational Therapy staff and members of other professions.
  • Accurately record statistical information.
  • Keep accurate, appropriate, and contemporaneous patient records in accordance with the Forensic Information Governance Group and Trust Policy.
  • Lead in assigned specific clinical activities as determined by the line manager.
  • Lead on specific service developments as require.

  Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check.Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

  You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • Develop and provide a patient needs led specialist occupational therapy programme using a range of assessments, treatment approaches and evaluation based on best available evidence, to a specific patient group.
  • Be actively involved in the clinical risk assessment and development of risk management plans for patients and adhere to these.
  • Communicate effectively within own service and with other colleagues.
  • Be actively involved in Clinical Governance and quality assurance activities as required.
  • Provide effective clinical leadership with the Occupational Therapy service.
  • Co-work with Occupational Therapy staff and members of other professions.
  • Accurately record statistical information.
  • Keep accurate, appropriate, and contemporaneous patient records in accordance with the Forensic Information Governance Group and Trust Policy.
  • Lead in assigned specific clinical activities as determined by the line manager.
  • Lead on specific service developments as require.

  Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check.Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

  You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • oDegree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
  • oCurrent Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration.
  • oFieldwork Educators qualification and APPLE accredited/prepared to undertake training as necessary.

  Desirable

  • Supervision and appraisal training
  • Clinical Leadership qualification
  • Accredited training in standardised OT assessments and outcome measures.

  Physical Requirements

  Essential

  • oAble to undertake and complete annual training in physical interventions i.e. MVA, PSTS Security Training and Hospital Life Support.

  Values and Behaviours

  Essential

  • oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
  • oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

  Skills and Experience

  Essential

  • oSignificant experience in occupational therapy assessment, treatment planning, delivery and evaluation in a mental health setting with minimal supervision.
  • oSignificant experience of planning and facilitating a variety of individual and group occupational therapy interventions in a variety of environments.
  • oExperience of supervising OT students as well as qualified and unqualified staff.
  • oExperience of maintaining high quality written records and producing reports.
  • oAbility to function effectively within a multi-professional team and develop cohesive working relationships.
  • oAbility to work independently and prioritise own workload.
  • oGood communications, negotiation and liaison skills (both oral and written).

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in a secure setting, e.g. prison, young offenders institution or forensic unit.
  • Experience of service development and/or leading on clinical initiatives.

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • oKnowledge and application of occupational therapy evidence-based practice and outcome measures.
  • oDetailed knowledge of treatment models and approaches used in mental health and personality disorder services
  • oKnowledge of health and safety and clinical risk issues relating to forensic practice.

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of Rampton Hospital and its purpose.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation.

  Contractual Requirements

  Essential

  • oAbility to work flexible to meet the needs of the service, including occasional evenings and weekends on a rotational basis.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • oDegree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
  • oCurrent Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration.
  • oFieldwork Educators qualification and APPLE accredited/prepared to undertake training as necessary.

  Desirable

  • Supervision and appraisal training
  • Clinical Leadership qualification
  • Accredited training in standardised OT assessments and outcome measures.

  Physical Requirements

  Essential

  • oAble to undertake and complete annual training in physical interventions i.e. MVA, PSTS Security Training and Hospital Life Support.

  Values and Behaviours

  Essential

  • oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
  • oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

  Skills and Experience

  Essential

  • oSignificant experience in occupational therapy assessment, treatment planning, delivery and evaluation in a mental health setting with minimal supervision.
  • oSignificant experience of planning and facilitating a variety of individual and group occupational therapy interventions in a variety of environments.
  • oExperience of supervising OT students as well as qualified and unqualified staff.
  • oExperience of maintaining high quality written records and producing reports.
  • oAbility to function effectively within a multi-professional team and develop cohesive working relationships.
  • oAbility to work independently and prioritise own workload.
  • oGood communications, negotiation and liaison skills (both oral and written).

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in a secure setting, e.g. prison, young offenders institution or forensic unit.
  • Experience of service development and/or leading on clinical initiatives.

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • oKnowledge and application of occupational therapy evidence-based practice and outcome measures.
  • oDetailed knowledge of treatment models and approaches used in mental health and personality disorder services
  • oKnowledge of health and safety and clinical risk issues relating to forensic practice.

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of Rampton Hospital and its purpose.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation.

  Contractual Requirements

  Essential

  • oAbility to work flexible to meet the needs of the service, including occasional evenings and weekends on a rotational basis.

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Rampton Hospital

  Woodbeck

  Retford

  DN22 0PD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Rampton Hospital

  Woodbeck

  Retford

  DN22 0PD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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