Responsibilities
* Managing a clinical OT caseload
* Carrying out comprehensive assessments
* Delivering evidence‑based interventions using the Model of Human Occupation
* Conducting assessments and interventions at the unit, in service users’ homes, or in the community
* Developing individual and group interventions to help service users achieve personal and recovery goals
* Facilitating face‑to‑face and virtual groups using the Recovery Through Activity framework
* Collaborating with community resources to enhance OT provision
Team and Supervision
The OT team consists of a Band 6 Occupational Therapist and two OT Assistant Therapy Practitioners. High quality supervision is integral to all OT posts and provides many CPD opportunities, including OT in‑service training events throughout the year.
Workplace Requirements
* Car driver essential; must hold a full, valid driving licence and have access to a car for business purposes, including business insurance (unless a disability qualifies under the Equality Act 2010).
* All staff must comply with current Infection Prevention and Control measures, which may include wearing a mask on all Trust sites.
Equal Opportunities
HPFT is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all areas of the community, including users of mental health services.
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Visa and Immigration
Candidates requiring a Skilled Worker visa should review the UK visa criteria on the GOV.UK website to determine eligibility for sponsorship.
About HPFT
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is one of five mental health trusts rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission. We provide health and social care for over 400,000 people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Norfolk.
Our trust values are welcoming, kind, positive, respectful and professional.
Career Development & Benefits
This role is a Band 6 OT or Band 5 OT progressing to Band 6, focused solely on OT services to enhance job satisfaction and service quality.
In return, we can offer you:
* 5% on top of basic salary high cost allowance supplement (subject to a minimum and a maximum payment pro rata)
* 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
* Special Leave for family and personal reasons
* NHS Car Lease Scheme (for substantive staff)
* Eye Care Vouchers
* Employee Assistance Programme
* NHS Discounts
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