About this role
Job summary
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Trust (HPFT) is looking for a part time band 7 Occupational Therapist to cover maternity leave, to work within the Community Adult Mental Health Services. The post is based in Bishop's Stortford but would require travel to various locations in the north and East of Hertfordshire
part time hours, no shift working. Hybrid working available.
As an Occupational Therapist in HPFT you would:
Be part of an OT team, not a lone professional
Be part of MDTs that value and respect OT
Involvement in CPD and reflective practice.
All our OTs are supervised by experienced Specialist/Head/Lead Occupational Therapists
You would receive support and be part of an OT network across all the services. If you are new to the area or considering career progression - we can support you.
Car driver essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving)
Main duties of the job
The Head OT would co-ordinate and oversee the community OT service for Adults across the South East and North central quadrants. They would carry a small caseload as well as having managerial responsibilities which would include, supervision, service development, recruitment and retention, training etc. Training opportunities would be available for the enthusiastic applicants who could fulfil this role. You would be part of a supportive team of Head and Lead OTs. Training will be offered with regards to developing leadership skills, Model of Human Occupation as well as a variety of in-service training opportunities.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Job description Job responsibilities
To manage a small caseload of clients with complex OT needs.
To provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal-
To lead in the planning, development and evaluation of OT services, holding responsibility for defined projects where appropriate-
To regularly support staff to supervise OT students on practice placement, following attendance at an approved Fieldwork Educators course.-
To apply in depth knowledge of the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) and other standardised assessment approaches relevant to the clinical setting.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION TRAINING Essential
BSc/MSc/PG Dip Occupational Therapy HCPC registration Evidence of clinical post registration training Proficient use of Microsoft Office and associated packages. Practice Placement qualification/APPLE accreditation
Desirable
Membership of RCOT, including specialist section First line management training Solution Focussed Brief Therapy training AMPS/ESI/SI training
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Essential
Post registration experience in relevant clinical setting/s at a B6 level Applied experience of providing both individual and group work interventions. Highly Specialist knowledge and experience of using and applying the Model of Human Occupation assessment tools, or others appropriate to area. Experience of other specialist Occupational Therapy assessment tools, e.g. AMPS, SI Documented evidence of continuing professional development Experience in providing advice, support and clinical supervision to junior staff and/or students Applied knowledge of Recovery principles and how these relate to OT
Desirable
Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or learning disability in a variety of health and social care settings Involvement in recruiting staff Experience in research or audit Previous experience of having worked at Band 7 level
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Oxford House London Road, Herts, CM23 3LA
london road
Bishops Stortford
CM23 5LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)