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Job overview

Are you an existing Band 7 Advanced Occupational Therapist (OT), a Band 6 looking for a development opportunity or returning to practice looking for a new and exciting opportunity then this is the role for you!

A flexible working pattern and bespoke relocation and development package is available to support the succession of the application.  Applicants must have a sound knowledge of OT and leadership, experience in a forensic setting would be advantageous, but not essential.

The post holder must be able to work autonomously, providing clinical input and consultation as part of the wider MDT. Advanced working knowledge and clinical expertise of OT Professional Practice models such as the  Model of Human Occupation is essential. The provision offers sensory interventions and the environment has access to sensory focused areas, experience in this area would be advantageous however further training would be supported to complete the PG Cert. in Sensory Integration.  

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to be part of the Humber wider OT network and includes access to professional and clinical supervision. Training and professional development is a priority of Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust therefore the OTs in the forensic division are integral to the wider Mental Health CPD Groups. The Trust and wider OT service is committed to support undergraduate, postgraduate/ apprentice student education.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will lead across the OT provision within the medium and low secure forensic environment.

Hold a clinical caseload, provide advanced clinical experience,  knowledge and expertise to support assessments, interventions to support evidence- based practice and patient centred care 

Provide clinical expertise and consultation across the service  to promote the role of OT, leading  on OT initiatives and improvements, as well as support senior management in delivering of the wider service improvements.

Working for our organisation

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.