Job overview

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our Healthcare Service at Oasis Restore Secure School (ORSS).The post holder will possess excellent leadership skills, be able to work autonomously and in collaboration with Professionals within the service, families and children and partner agencies. They will have knowledge and experience in the provision of Occupational Therapy within the CAMHS and Adolescent setting, with evidence of additional post qualification training and continuing professional development.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of a high quality specialist Occupational Therapy service within Oasis Restore as part of a multi-disciplinary team. This will involve leading on development and implantation of Specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions for this new service. Emphasis will be on evaluating and developing the service to provide high Quality care that best meet the needs of residents.The post holder will undertake Lead Clinician responsibilities and the delivery of packages of care to children with varying needs and complexities. The post holder will be responsible for providing supervision to clinical staff and students as required. The post holder will work within a residential model of care, including participating in and co-delivering training, attending team Reflective Practice as a key part of the role, facilitating a therapeutic culture and activities within Oasis Restore. The post-holder will support the learning and understanding of the whole service. As part of this role they must embody the core principles of reflectiveness, and developmentally and trauma-informed practice, in their daily activities.The post holder will be allocated to a ‘house’ providing support and development for residents. They will also contribute to a wider programme of intervention, ensuring that a variety of opportunities for expression, exploration and empowerment are available for residents.  

Working for our organisation

ORSS is the first Secure School in the UK and will hold 12-18 year old children. All staff work in line with ‘Child First’ principles to create a developmentally appropriate and trauma informed healthcare service.  By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be involved in developing a new service that will have a real impact on promoting health and well-being for this vulnerable population and impact on their future life orientation.Oasis Restore is the first UK secure school enabling young people to live their best lives, through education well-being and hope. We will care for children aged 12-18 who are on remand and sentenced to custody by the courts. Oasis Restore represents a revolution in youth justice: an opportunity for children within the criminal justice system to experience a restorative environment that creates the potential for them to thrive both now and for the future. Our healthcare team will build and model healthy and trusting relationships with children that enable them to feel safe, learn and reach their full potential.Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is a Top Employer Award Winner. We have a Health and Justice Services Directorate, within which sits the ‘Children and Young People’ Service line working in partnership with ‘Youth Custody Service’ colleagues to provide responsive, trauma-informed primary care, mental health, neuro-developmental and substance misuse services to the young people and young adults within our care. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1.    The Post holder will take responsibility for delivering and developing specialist Occupational Therapy input within Oasis Restore.2.    They will provide supervision for clinical staff and students as required. 3.    They will ensure that the Occupational Therapy input is effective, responsive and meets the needs of the Young people living within the service. 4.    The Post holder will take responsibility for managing cases, maximising opportunities for direct patient related contacts and take lead professional responsibilities as required. They will assess the needs of YP/YA and families, establish treatment goals and offer expert clinical knowledge and advice. 5.    They will have excellent clinical skills and experience in managing complex episodes of treatment that require highly complex communication, co-ordination and case management skills. 6.    As a clinical therapist, the Post holder will offer expert advice to colleagues, service users, partner agencies and trainees as required. This may include attending Senior management meetings and delivering training 7.    To undertake tasks to support the ongoing development and delivery of Occupational Therapy input within Oasis Restore 8.    To demonstrate the Trust’s values in everything you do in the work environment.9.    To be responsible in the use and expenditure of the Trust’s resources that you utilise

Person specification

Education/ Qualifications Essential criteria HPCP Registered Practitioner Occupational Therapist Mentorship or supervisor qualification Evidence of professional development since registration Experience Essential criteria Significant post registration experience Experience of working as part of a multi- disciplinary team Experience of working with complex clients Experience of running a group program Experience of leading and /or developing a service/ component of a service Experience of working with young people