QR code linking to this job posting Senior Forensic Occupational Therapist - Kennet Ward - Oxford in Oxford OX4 4XN inOxford OX4 4XN PUBLISHED THU 18 SEP 2025

£38,682 to £46,580 a year  NO SPONSORSHIP 

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Oxford Health NHS Trust

Senior Forensic Occupational Therapist - Kennet Ward - Oxford





The closing date is 26 October 2025











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Job summary


This role includes an RSU allowance of £1,446 per annum on top of your salary

Are you a registered and experienced Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding opportunity to develop your career?

We are recruiting for a full-time Band 6 Senior Forensic Occupational Therapistto join our team at the Oxford Clinic in Littlemore and make a real difference to our patients' recovery journey.

You will be working onKennet Ward is a male-only medium secure admission and assessment ward with 15 single en-suite bedrooms with an Intensive Care Area which includes a de-escalation suite, seclusion room and a safer room for individuals detained under the Mental Health Act and/or the criminal justice system.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you'll contribute to risk assessments and use these to keep patients and staff safe. You'll carry out MOHO assessments and use this model to formulate an evidence based treatment plan for your designated caseload which you will evaluate using TOMS and the MOHOST.

This role offers a dynamic and challenging environment where you can showcase your skills and expertise in Occupational Therapy. Your contributions will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care to individuals within the medium secure forensic service and help them to reintegrate into a community setting.

If this sounds like the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you!





Main duties of the job



  • Managing a varied and complex caseload.

  • Providing evidence-based and client-centred occupational therapy Interventions.Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating Occupational Therapy interventions using the Model of Human Occupation and TOMS.

  • Involving patients in the co-production of their own care plans and in the development and evaluation of OT Treatment Interventions.

  • Recording treatment progress and CPA reports on RIO

  • Providing leadership for junior/non-registered staff and students through supervision and appraisal.

  • Participating in the planning, development, and evaluation of the Occupational Therapy service.

  • Being a key member of the multi-disciplinary team.

  • Contributing to the maintenance and development of the trust-wide Occupational Therapy service.

  • Actively participating in the education of Occupational Therapy students

  • Engaging in teaching/presentations of specialist skills for professional development.

  • Helping the OT service to become more sustainable.


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






Details


Date posted


18 September 2025




Pay scheme


Agenda for change





Band



Band 6







Salary



£38,682 to £46,580 a year

plus an RSU allowance of £1,446 per annum | pro rata





Contract


Permanent






Working pattern





Full-time,



Flexible working





Reference number



267-FS7492422







Job locations




The Oxford Clinic, Littlemore Mental Health Centre


Sandford Road


Oxford



OX4 4XN














Job description


Job responsibilities


We are an innovative service, continually developing and strengthening our Occupational Therapy provision based on the Model of Human Occupation. Staff are expected to undertake in house training in trauma informed care. There is also the opportunity to undertake external Sensory Integration training. We provide patients with vocational opportunities on the wards and in the community and have strong links with the Forensic Recovery College.For further information about this role please review the job description and person specification attached to this advert.If you are ready to take on this important role, contribute to the development of the Occupational Therapy service, and engage in educational initiatives, we invite you to apply.This is your opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that is committed to making a positive impact in the field of Occupational Therapy.

We would recommend you come for a visit or have an informal discussion about this opportunity, so please contact us on the details below to make any arrangements.

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.







Job description



Job responsibilities


We are an innovative service, continually developing and strengthening our Occupational Therapy provision based on the Model of Human Occupation. Staff are expected to undertake in house training in trauma informed care. There is also the opportunity to undertake external Sensory Integration training. We provide patients with vocational opportunities on the wards and in the community and have strong links with the Forensic Recovery College.For further information about this role please review the job description and person specification attached to this advert.If you are ready to take on this important role, contribute to the development of the Occupational Therapy service, and engage in educational initiatives, we invite you to apply.This is your opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that is committed to making a positive impact in the field of Occupational Therapy.

We would recommend you come for a visit or have an informal discussion about this opportunity, so please contact us on the details below to make any arrangements.

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.








Person Specification






Qualifications



Essential




  • Professional registration with HCPC


  • Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy





Desirable




  • Additional training in Mental Health








Experience



Essential




  • Experience working as a qualified O.T, preferably in mental health.


  • Experience of caseload management/complex conditions & cases





Desirable




  • Experience of working in Forensics


  • Experience of using MOHO and/or TOMS








Skills



Essential




  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, with patients, carers & colleagues.


  • IT skills





Desirable




  • Supervisory skills


  • Leadership skills








Management



Essential




  • Time management for workload





Desirable




  • Ability to prioritise











Person Specification







Qualifications



Essential




  • Professional registration with HCPC


  • Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy





Desirable




  • Additional training in Mental Health








Experience



Essential




  • Experience working as a qualified O.T, preferably in mental health.


  • Experience of caseload management/complex conditions & cases





Desirable




  • Experience of working in Forensics


  • Experience of using MOHO and/or TOMS








Skills



Essential




  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, with patients, carers & colleagues.


  • IT skills





Desirable




  • Supervisory skills


  • Leadership skills








Management



Essential




  • Time management for workload





Desirable




  • Ability to prioritise












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).









Additional information




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




The Oxford Clinic, Littlemore Mental Health Centre


Sandford Road


Oxford



OX4 4XN








Employer's website



https://jobsincare.com/job/jns4aECmmRA (Opens in a new tab)










































Employer details


Employer name


Oxford Health NHS Trust


Address




The Oxford Clinic, Littlemore Mental Health Centre


Sandford Road


Oxford



OX4 4XN








Employer's website



https://jobsincare.com/job/jns4aECmmRA (Opens in a new tab)











































Employer contact details


For questions about the job, contact:



Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist


Gladys Mireku