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Occupational Therapist - Milton Keynes
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Job Description
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- Manage a caseload, assessing patients needs and delivering a range of evidenced based Occupational Therapy interventions.
- Work as a member of the multidisciplinary team establishing effective relationships with colleagues to benefit the treatment of clients in each setting. This will include contributing to decision making about client care programmes.
- Provide and receive information (some of which may be complex or sensitive) and may require tact or negotiation and to be able to manage barriers to understanding.
- Communicate clearly the results of assessment, intervention and evaluation to referrers and others involved with clients.
- If this is your first qualified post, you will be supported to complete your preceptorship and development programme as part of our 'Flyer Programme'. There are exciting emerging opportunities for staff to participate in our new career framework going forward.
- Professional registration with the Health Professions Council
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Experience of working in mental health as an Occupational Therapy student or other
- Relevant clinical experience from student placements including individual & group work
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
- Familiarity with practice standards and Code of Conduct of the College of Occupational Therapists & HPC standards
- Awareness and ability to promote diversity and equality of opportunity.
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application
- Ability to employ coping strategies and deal with emotional stress of working in mental health
- Ability to promote the role of occupational therapy
- Supervisory skills and/or appraisal skills
- Applicants must have a full valid driving license and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
- Professional registration with the Health Professions Council
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Experience of working in mental health as an Occupational Therapy student or other
- Relevant clinical experience from student placements including individual & group work
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
- Familiarity with practice standards and Code of Conduct of the College of Occupational Therapists & HPC standards
- Awareness and ability to promote diversity and equality of opportunity.
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application
- Ability to employ coping strategies and deal with emotional stress of working in mental health
- Ability to promote the role of occupational therapy
- Supervisory skills and/or appraisal skills
- Applicants must have a full valid driving license and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
Job summary
This role includes an RSU allowance of £1,446 per annum on top of your salary.
We're recruiting for anOccupational Therapist at Marlborough House in Milton Keynes, a 28-bedded male medium secure forensic unit. The unit comprises of 2 wards, an acute assessment ward and a rehabilitation-focused ward. We are an innovative service, developing and strengthening our provision to include a wide spectrum of interventions including sensory assessments, vocational opportunities, and links with the Recovery College.
You'll provide evidence-based, client-centred interventions, manage a varied caseload, and lead junior staff. You'll also play a key role in a multidisciplinary team, shaping service development while supporting recovery-focused care.
We are committed to developing a strong Occupational Therapy workforce and supporting your career progression at Oxford Health.If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a lasting impact, apply today!
Please note, this is a fixed term contract until April 2026 to cover maternity leave. In order to apply for this role you must have completed your degree and obtained HCPC registration. If you are a student due to complete later this year, we would encourage you visit our careers page for more suitable opportunities.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Date posted
07 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year plus an RSU allowance of £1,446 per annum | pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
267-FS7079894-2A
Job locations
Marlborough House
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
In all the band 5 posts you will be fully supported by a band 6 OT and the band 7 Clinical Lead OT, as well as the wider MDT.
We use the Model of Human Occupation as our professional framework and currently developing and strengthening our provision to include a wide spectrum of interventions including sensory assessments, MOHO assessments, vocational opportunities, links with the Recovery College, and more.
The Occupational Therapy service offers all band 5 Occupational Therapists a monthly CPD educational and peer support programme. These sessions cover a wide range of topics to ensure you access broader learning opportunities from current Occupational Therapy colleagues working within Oxford Health.
There are two wards within Marlborough House:
Watling Ward is an acute admissions ward that has 20 beds, with an Intensive Care Unit including a de-escalation lounge. Chaffron Ward accommodates up to 8 men who are progressing well in their recovery but still require medium secure services. Referrals are accepted from other adult or forensic services, prison or high secure hospitals.
We are proud of our Allied Health Professions community at Oxford Health. For more information on our work, please view our AHP Strategy here
Job responsibilities
In all the band 5 posts you will be fully supported by a band 6 OT and the band 7 Clinical Lead OT, as well as the wider MDT.
We use the Model of Human Occupation as our professional framework and currently developing and strengthening our provision to include a wide spectrum of interventions including sensory assessments, MOHO assessments, vocational opportunities, links with the Recovery College, and more.
The Occupational Therapy service offers all band 5 Occupational Therapists a monthly CPD educational and peer support programme. These sessions cover a wide range of topics to ensure you access broader learning opportunities from current Occupational Therapy colleagues working within Oxford Health.
There are two wards within Marlborough House:
Watling Ward is an acute admissions ward that has 20 beds, with an Intensive Care Unit including a de-escalation lounge. Chaffron Ward accommodates up to 8 men who are progressing well in their recovery but still require medium secure services. Referrals are accepted from other adult or forensic services, prison or high secure hospitals.
We are proud of our Allied Health Professions community at Oxford Health. For more information on our work, please view our AHP Strategy here
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
EXPERIENCE
Essential
Desirable
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
Desirable
Other skills or experience
Essential
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
EXPERIENCE
Essential
Desirable
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
Desirable
Other skills or experience
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure 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).
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
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Marlborough House
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
Employer's website
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Marlborough House
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
Employer's website
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.