Specialist Occupational Therapist

The successful candidate will:

• manage a clinical OT caseload, carrying out comprehensive assessments & delivering evidence based interventions using the Model of Human Occupation
• conduct assessments and interventions which take place at the unit, in service users homes, or in the community
• have an opportunity to develop both individual and group interventions to help the service user achieve their personal and recovery goals
• learn the process of, and develop skills in Community Mental Health Team initial assessments and duty, with a view of undertaking them independently., To manage a caseload of clients with complex OT needs, using evidence based/client-centered principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in clinic and community settings and on home visits.
• To provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal
• To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of OT services, holding responsibility for defined projects where appropriate
• To regularly supervise OT students on practice placement, following attendance at an approved Fieldwork Educator's course
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  BSc/MSc/PG Dip Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration (or applied for)
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office and associated packages.
• Completion of preceptorship and/or evidence of having met the full KSF Gateway for Band 5 OT's
• Evidence of relevant post grad training.
Desirable criteria
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy training
• Practice Placement qualification/APPLE accreditation
• AMPS/ESI/SI training
• Broad base of clinical experience
• Membership of RCOT, including specialist section
• First line management training
• Solution Focussed Brief Therapy training., Post registration experience in relevant clinical setting
• Applied experience of providing both individual and group work interventions.
• Specialist knowledge and experience of using the Model of Human Occupation assessment tools, or others appropriate to area
• Experience of other specialist Occupational Therapy assessment tools, e.g., AMPS, Pool Activity Levels
• Experience in providing advice, support and clinical supervision to junior staff and/or students
• Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
• Applied knowledge of Recovery principles and how these relate to OT.
Desirable criteria
• Previous experience of having worked at Band 6 level.
• Experience in research or audit
• Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or learning disability in a variety of health and social care settings., Strong communication skills, written and verbal and the ability to persuade and negotiate with peers and senior colleagues
• Proven track record of working within a multidisciplinary team and an understanding of team dynamics.
• Knowledge and application of key policy, health legislation and guidelines which impact on OT and mental health/LD practice
• Ability to provide and receive sensitive and difficult information regarding service users care and social situation.
• Knowledge of and effective use of appropriate professional relationships and boundaries
• High level of ability to grade and adapt practical skills.
• Evidence of delivery of training and professional development sessions, Ability to apply broad knowledge of current best practice in OT and mental health.
• A high level of problem solving/clinical judgement/observational skills and the ability to analyse professional and ethical issues.
• Ability to respond and adjust appropriately to the changing needs of service users
• Specialist knowledge and experience of using the Model of Human Occupation Assessment tools and or equivalent in area
• Highly developed ability to evaluate group interventions and outcomes.
• Highly developed case formulation skills to guide own OT intervention plan and those of others
• Experience of audits/evaluations of interventions and direct involvement of implementation of any subsequent changes to practice, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
  
  Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care 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. About us - Hertfordshire NHS Partnership Trust Heard. Respected. Included. Together, we help people with mental ill-health, learning disabilities and autism to live life to the fullest. We work throughout Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Norfolk..., Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is rated by the Care Quality Commission as an Outstanding provider of mental health and learning disability services. In 2021, we won the prestigious Health Service Journal award for Mental Health Trust of the Year, with the judges saying they were "blown away" by our people's achievements and that everything they saw "sings and hums". This year, our staff rated us the 4^th best mental health and learning disability trust to work for out of all 52 trusts in the country. Our staff tell us that they are proud to be part of the HPFT team, proud of the standard of care we provide and proud that service users are our top priority. Our people tell us they feel supported though a great development, wellbeing and work-life balance offer and a highly compassionate, values-driven culture. We are equally proud of our staff, who live our values of being welcoming, kind, positive, respectful and professional

Do you want to develop your OT career working in community mental health? Do you want to work for an Outstanding Trust? Are you looking for part time work? Would you like to know that you have made a difference to people who have a number of challenges to their health and wellbeing? This is a great opportunity for a band 6 to be part of a dynamic Adult Community Mental health service . Our role is 37.5 hours per week. Our friendly and supportive team is based in Welwyn Garden City, In return, we can offer you:
• leadership and management training opportunities
• 5% on top of basic salary high cost allowance supplement (max £1,122 per annum)
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable)
• One of the UK's best pension schemes
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing services
• Special leave for family and personal reasons
• NHS Car Lease Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
Our staff survey results tell a story of highly engaged, motivated, passionate people working at HPFT. The survey has shown that staff overwhelmingly believe that their role makes a difference to service users, to the extent that HPFT had the best score nationally for this question.