Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Occupational Therapists to join our Crisis team based in Ware to provide occupational therapy in reach into our new Crisis House in Buntingford. This is a new role to support Waythrough staff to ensure occupational needs are met for people who need enhanced level of support when in crisis.
The post holder will provide occupational therapy expertise within the multi-disciplinary team, including specialist assessment, individual and group work intervention in a variety of settings and will work closely with the other CRHT O.T.s across the county. They will form part of the CRHTT within the South East working alongside another Occupational Therapist. The post holder will have the opportunity to in reach in the new Crisis House in Buntingford where HPFT is working jointly with Waythrough to provide an enhanced Crisis Service for people who need that enhanced input. The post holder will develop strong relationships with the Waythrough staff and provide training and support around goal focused, personalised occupational based care and input. There is an opportunity to take a lead in the development of the use of sensory integration within the house.
Main duties of the job
- To 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.
- 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
- To select and apply Occupational Therapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling the client in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure.
- To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for clients with multiple needs in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.
In return, we can offer you:
- 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
- Flexible working
- Special leave for family and personal reasons
- NHS Car Lease Scheme (for substantive staff)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunities for additional training
Previous experience of working in acute mental health is essential.
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 4,500 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 select and apply Occupational Therapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling the client in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure.
- To work using a problem-solving approach to reduce risk at home.
- To work with clients to identify OT goals as part of the overall care plan.
- To plan and implement individual interventions, in collaboration with the client, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.
- To demonstrate and apply a broad level of understanding of the effect of disability and recommend adaptations to the clients physical and social environment.
- to provide specialist OT skills and education for Waythrough Crisis House staff.
- To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for clients with multiple needs in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.
- To review and reflect on personal practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal.
- To work alongside the exsisting OT to provide a collaborative, joined up OT provision across the crisis service in the SE.
- To demonstrate basic leadership skills through the management of designated projects.
- To participate in the induction, training and education of students and other staff in this setting as appropriate.
- To participate in the supervision of junior staff as appropriate
- To monitor and evaluate treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention and feedback to appropriate forum.
For a more detailed description, please see attached JD and PS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To select and apply Occupational Therapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling the client in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure.
- To work using a problem-solving approach to reduce risk at home.
- To work with clients to identify OT goals as part of the overall care plan.
- To plan and implement individual interventions, in collaboration with the client, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.
- To demonstrate and apply a broad level of understanding of the effect of disability and recommend adaptations to the clients physical and social environment.
- to provide specialist OT skills and education for Waythrough Crisis House staff.
- To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for clients with multiple needs in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.
- To review and reflect on personal practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal.
- To work alongside the exsisting OT to provide a collaborative, joined up OT provision across the crisis service in the SE.
- To demonstrate basic leadership skills through the management of designated projects.
- To participate in the induction, training and education of students and other staff in this setting as appropriate.
- To participate in the supervision of junior staff as appropriate
- To monitor and evaluate treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention and feedback to appropriate forum.
For a more detailed description, please see attached JD and PS.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING
Essential
- Diploma / degree in OT
- State registration with HCPC
- Completion of Preceptorship at Band 5 level. Evidence of completed preceptorship
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- To have an understanding of OT interventions used in mental health and have a broad knowledge of mental health conditions.
Desirable
- Membership of BAOT and/or specialist section
- First line management training
- Solution Focussed Brief Therapy training
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy training
- Practice Placement qualification/
- Post registration experience in a relevant clinical setting
- Broad base of clinical experience
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working with people living with a wide range of mental health conditions.
- Post registration experience in an acute mental health setting
- Experience of providing both individual and group work interventions
- Knowledge and experience of using the Model of Human Occupation and associated assessment tools.
- Experience in providing advice, support and clinical supervision to junior staff and/or students
Desirable
- Experience of other specialist Occupational Therapy assessment tools, e.g. Sensory integration
- Previous experience of having worked at Band 6 level
- Experience in research or audit
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING
Essential
- Diploma / degree in OT
- State registration with HCPC
- Completion of Preceptorship at Band 5 level. Evidence of completed preceptorship
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- To have an understanding of OT interventions used in mental health and have a broad knowledge of mental health conditions.
Desirable
- Membership of BAOT and/or specialist section
- First line management training
- Solution Focussed Brief Therapy training
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy training
- Practice Placement qualification/
- Post registration experience in a relevant clinical setting
- Broad base of clinical experience
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working with people living with a wide range of mental health conditions.
- Post registration experience in an acute mental health setting
- Experience of providing both individual and group work interventions
- Knowledge and experience of using the Model of Human Occupation and associated assessment tools.
- Experience in providing advice, support and clinical supervision to junior staff and/or students
Desirable
- Experience of other specialist Occupational Therapy assessment tools, e.g. Sensory integration
- Previous experience of having worked at Band 6 level
- Experience in research or audit
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).
