We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our inpatient forensic service. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist multidisciplinary team supporting working-age adults with complex mental health and forensic needs on their recovery journey.
We are pleased to offer this role as a Band 5 to Band 6 development opportunity. A comprehensive support and development framework is in place to help the successful candidate progress confidently into the Band 6 role. We are particularly keen to hear from Band 5 Occupational Therapists who have completed their preceptorship and are ready to take the next step in their career
As an experienced Occupational Therapist, you will utilise your professional knowledge, evidence-based practice models, and specialist assessment skills to deliver high-quality occupational therapy interventions within a secure forensic setting.
We welcome applications from Allied Health Professionals with relevant experience and transferable skills.
The successful AHP applicant will have access to continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities and professional networks to support ongoing professional development and professional registration requirements
You will be part of a friendly and supportive team based within a medium and low secure forensic environment. You will provide comprehensive occupational therapy assessment, intervention, and rehabilitation for individuals receiving inpatient forensic care.
You will support service users with complex presentations, including, personality disorders, mental illness, learning disabilities and/or neurodiversity.
The role is focused on promoting recovery, enhancing independence, and supporting successful transitions from inpatient services into the community. You will work collaboratively with inpatient and community forensic teams to ensure integrated, person-centred care planning and rehabilitation pathways.
The role is particularly suited to an individual who is passionate about progressing their clinical career, gaining specialist experience, and embracing new challenges within forensic mental health.
About You
HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist
Experience working at Band 5 or Band 6
Strong communication and team-working skills
A proactive and innovative approach to practice
A genuine interest in forensic mental health and rehabilitation
What We Offer
A supportive and welcoming team environment
Opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD)
Access to specialist training to enhance your clinical skills
Opportunities to develop and expand your clinical experience and specialism
We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you’ll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
From city to countryside, market towns to moors you’ll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.
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