Rare opportunity We are recruiting for a Head Occupational Therapist
Join our friendly and supportive team in Acute Inpatient & Crisis Services
We provide an outstanding OT service for people using our services.
This role is based between Albany Lodge (St Albans) and Oak PICU (Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit, Radlett).
You will have the support of the Head of AHP and the Lead OT and will be part of the Head OT team across the in-patient and crisis services.
Due to the location of this post and the need to travel across the county, a car driver, or use of other motorised transport e.g. moped or motorbike is essential for this role (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving).
There are opportunities for career development and learning including gaining formal qualifications, for instance in reducing restrictive practice, leadership academy, sensory integration or trauma informed care.
If you have any questions, or if you are interested in the established Return to Work scheme, please do contact Emily Boyce or Caroline Finch
The Successful Candidate Will
have the opportunity to hold a complex clinical caseload, as well as provide leadership for a team of therapists and therapy assistants with the support of the Lead OT
develop leadership skills as well as specialist clinical skills (such as Sensory Integration, Trauma Informed approaches, Neurodiversity, Positive Behavioural Support etc (depending on interest)
join a team of Head OT's who lead the inpatient wards and the crisis teams
be an integral part of the team to take the various quality improvements forward
develop and establish the OT pathway and interventions across the teams.
In Return, We Can Offer You
leadership and management training opportunities
5% on top of basic salary high cost allowance supplement (max £2,122 per annum pro rata)
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays - pro rata
One of the UK's best pension schemes
Comprehensive health and wellbeing services
Special leave for family and personal reasons
NHS Car Lease Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission.
Our Family Of Over 4,000 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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Emily Boyce Job title: Professional Lead Occupational Therapist Email address: Telephone number:
Caroline Finch, Head of AHP, ,