Job summary
We currently have opportunities to join the Nursing Bank within Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) in Hertfrordshire as an Occupational Therapist.
To provide Occupational Therapy assessment and interventions for a specified service user group, to carry a caseload as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and to develop the Occupational Therapy service provision within the setting.
All staff should comply with the Trust's Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity.
Main duties of the job
Manage a caseload of clients with complex OT needs, using evidence based/client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in clinic and community settings and on home visits.
Provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal
Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of OT services, holding responsibility for defined projects where appropriate
Regularly supervise OT students on practice placement
PLEASE SEE JD / PS ATTACHED FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an exceptional organisation with big ambitions, our aim is to be the leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disability services in the country
With a workforce of c. 3,000 and an annual income of c. £200m, the Trust is organised across three Strategic Business Units and provides integrated health and social care services through a large network of community and inpatient settings, serving diverse communities across Hertfordshire, Norfolk,
North Essex and Buckinghamshire. As a university trust, HPFT continues to develop strong links with the University of Hertfordshire providing excellent learning and development opportunities, as well as strengthening our clinical research capability.
Whilst it is a challenging period for the NHS, there has never been a more exciting time to join HPFT following our CQC rating of Outstanding awarded to us in April 2019. We are on our "Good to Great" journey as we continue to innovate, improve, transform and ultimately deliver the very highest standards of care to the service users and communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
Manage a caseload of clients with complex OT needs, using evidence based/client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in clinic and community settings and on home visits.
Provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisalParticipate in the planning, development and evaluation of OT services, holding responsibility for defined projects where appropriate
Regularly supervise OT students on practice placement
Maintain clinical records
Develop skills and knowledge
Working Relationships and Communication Requirements of the Job -Working relationships:
Work with other team members of the insert team/service.
Work with service users and carers within insert team/service Service
Liaise with voluntary or other organisations as appropriate.
Communication requirements:
Monitor and evaluate treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention and feedback to appropriate forum.
Establish effective communication networks with users and carers, team members, OT colleagues and other agencies.
Participate or work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to decisions with regard to client care programmes.
Provide support and education to clients and carers regarding aspects of Occupational Therapy e.g. equipment fitting, rehabilitation programmes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
Manage a caseload of clients with complex OT needs, using evidence based/client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in clinic and community settings and on home visits.
Provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisalParticipate in the planning, development and evaluation of OT services, holding responsibility for defined projects where appropriate
Regularly supervise OT students on practice placement
Maintain clinical records
Develop skills and knowledge
Working Relationships and Communication Requirements of the Job -Working relationships:
Work with other team members of the insert team/service.
Work with service users and carers within insert team/service Service
Liaise with voluntary or other organisations as appropriate.
Communication requirements:
Monitor and evaluate treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention and feedback to appropriate forum.
Establish effective communication networks with users and carers, team members, OT colleagues and other agencies.
Participate or work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to decisions with regard to client care programmes.
Provide support and education to clients and carers regarding aspects of Occupational Therapy e.g. equipment fitting, rehabilitation programmes.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Essential
- State registration with HCPC
- Diploma / degree in OT
AREAS OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems
- Experience in a range of clinical settings with experience of providing both individual and group work.
PHYSICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Full driving license with access to car unless you have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
Desirable
- Regular access to a car
- Internet skills
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Essential
- State registration with HCPC
- Diploma / degree in OT
AREAS OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems
- Experience in a range of clinical settings with experience of providing both individual and group work.
PHYSICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Full driving license with access to car unless you have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
Desirable
- Regular access to a car
- Internet skills
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).
