The post holder will provide evidence-based occupational therapy assessment and interventions as part of the OT Pathway linked to the Health & Justice model of care. All team members must be committed to providing the best possible care for the people we work with and their families/carers. The ability to engage and communicate with patients in prison with mental health needs as well as the parents/family/carers and system around them is essential. Clinical/Professional supervision is provided by the supervising Occupational Therapist as identified by the relevant Lead OT.
The postholder will attend OT Learning and Governance Networks to ensure fidelity to core occupational therapy delivery, enhance CPD and contribute to the wider OT service developments. You must be able to demonstrate experience of delivery of occupational therapy, keenness to continually develop themselves and others, and a particular interest in this field of OT. We will support use of transferrable skills from a range of clinical settings. There are varied opportunities for training and development, with CPD needs being identified and monitored through appraisal.
Additional contact details: Alison Bullock, Trust Professional Head of Occupational Therapy a.bullock@nhs.net 0777197845

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