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Specialist Occupational Therapist

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Occupational Therapist

£42618

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, Radlett, Hertfordshire

Full time
Permanent
Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 16 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 6f1b5af277264226a4c8c6580d3fe181

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Full Job Description

To support the Professional lead OT in the planning, development and evaluation of OT services within the LSU Mental health unit.

To work collaboratively with service users to identify occupational goals.

To contribute to overall team case formulation. To add relevant information related to occupational formulation, including occupational strengths and limitations to inform the teams intervention plan.

To lead on Occupational therapy interventions with identified clients on the teams caseload, using evidence based/client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in prisons, probation, community settings and the individuals home environment.

To provide interventions in a manner that is consistent with Trust standards and values.

To apply the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) and other standardised assessment approaches relevant to this setting and the individuals needs.

To routinely provide detailed feedback to the MDT regarding observations in relation to occupational performance, which inform ongoing assessment and therapeutic intervention.

To provide support and education to service users and carers regarding aspects of occupational therapy e.g. equipment fitting, rehabilitation programmes, sensory issues, management of symptoms through activity., To work effectively as a member of a team in providing an occupational therapy service within the LSU.

To provide Specialist Occupational Therapy advice, intervention and support given to service users and their carers.

To provide timely feedback to the MDT information regarding the service users wellbeing and occupational performance.

To provide timely feedback regarding any risks as they arise, and to contribute to regular team risk assessments of both individuals and relevant environments.

To provide a detailed occupational therapy report when required, within designated clinical area.

To use evidence-based practice to engage service users in meaningful and appropriate activities, to promote independence, recovery and well-being.

To provide ongoing assessment and adjustment of clinical interventions based on the fluctuating needs of the service users.

Undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service.

To undertake risk assessments within clinical area as guided by local/Trust policies.

BSc/MSc/PG Dip Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration (or applied for)

Proficient use of Microsoft Office and associated packages.

Membership of ROCT

Experience of working with people with personality disorder and mental health problems.

Training in the use of the Model of Human Occupation in practice areas

Practice Educators course completion

Experience of supervising and managing junior staff, Application of the OT process and use of functional assessment and activity analysis

Working knowledge of Recovery principles and how these relate to OT

Working knowledge of standardised assessment and outcome measures appropriate to area of practice

Experience of the application of an OT model in practice

Experience of working with people with complex mental health problems.

Experience of working with people with personality disorder and mental health problems in forensic settings.

Documented evidence of continuing professional development

Experience of leading a range of groups and 1:1 interventions in a health or social care setting, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Working for our organisation

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.

As a university NHS foundation 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.