Job summary 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.
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.
Main duties of the job 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.
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 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 Cognitive Behavioural 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, AMPS, Pool Activity Levels 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