Head of Occupational Therapist

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Trust (HPFT) is looking for a full or part time band 7 Occupational Therapist to work within Mental Health Services for Older People. The Head Occupational Therapist would be working within the community based Specialist Mental Health Team for Older People in Watford., The Head OT would co-ordinate and oversee the community OT service for Older People across the South West quadrant. They wouldcarry a 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.

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

Full or 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)

At HPFT we also offer:- Paid opportunities for OTs Returning to Practice after a break or for those wanting to expand their experience into a new field of practice.