Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head Occupational Thearpist to join our outstanding adult community service with one of the most acclaimed trusts in the UK. This post is to cover one year maternity leave & can be offered as a fixed term contract or as a secondment for staff already working within HPFT if they prefer.
Main duties of the job
As ACMHS Head Occupational therapist, you will oversee the continuing practice & development of the service within the East & North of the county & assist with piloting mental health services within primary care.
Hosted by our Stortford base, you will cover the East & North of Hertfordshire's adult community OT services & bring leadership & support to the Occupational Therapists in those teams as well as supporting your local seniors at base.
Other bases may be considered to host dependent on the circumstances of the applicant.
About us
Occupational Therapy has a well established model of practice within HPFT. We offer an OT specific training program internally as well as supporting specialist external training. The post will provide the opportunity to develop your professional areas of clinical interest and expertise with supervision & support offered regularly from an OT professional Lead.
Your role will be supported by the senior OT & senior management teams within your hosting locality, with opportunities to support the work of both.
Come & join us at this pivotal time in mental healthcare & become part of the team as we transform the way in which services are delivered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description & personnel specification for detailed description of the role.
For an informal chat about the role (or to arrange a visit) please telephone Ian Gasson (Service Manager) on 0755443759
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description & personnel specification for detailed description of the role.
For an informal chat about the role (or to arrange a visit) please telephone Ian Gasson (Service Manager) on 0755443759
Person Specification
Qualifications
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
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, 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
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
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, 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
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.
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).
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.
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 ACMHS, London Road, Bishops Stortford, CM23 3LA
London Road,
Bishops Stortford
CM23 3LA
Employer's website
https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
