Senior Forensic Occupational Therapist - Kennet Ward - Oxford in Oxford OX4 4XN inOxford OX4 4XN PUBLISHED THU 18 SEP 2025 Jump to job information section

Senior Forensic Occupational Therapist (Band 6) at Kennet Ward, The Oxford Clinic (Littlemore, Oxford OX4 4XN). This permanent, full‑time role offers a salary of £38,682–£46,580 plus an RSU allowance of £1,446 pa and a closing date of 26 October 2025. You will work on a male‑only medium‑secure admission and assessment ward with 15 single en‑suite rooms and an Intensive Care Area (including de‑escalation, seclusion and safer rooms) providing care for patients detained under the Mental Health Act and/or the criminal justice system. The post involves managing a varied and complex caseload, carrying out MOHO assessments and formulation, using TOMS and MOHOST to evaluate outcomes, contributing to risk assessments and writing records on RIO, and working as an active member of the multi‑disciplinary team to co‑produce therapy and discharge plans.

This post is for a registered Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration and an OT diploma/degree, ideally with mental health experience and caseload management; forensic experience and familiarity with MOHO/TOMS are desirable. The Trust supports trauma‑informed practice and offers internal and external training (including sensory integration), teaching and supervision responsibilities, leadership of junior staff and student learning, and links with vocational provision and the Forensic Recovery College. Benefits include clear CPD and career progression, 27–33 days annual leave (depending on service), NHS pension and discounts, lease car and cycle to work schemes, employee support services and flexible working options to help balance home and work commitments. This vacancy is listed on jobsincare.com — to apply, please click the "Apply Now" button accompanying this advert.