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 and reach into our new Crisis House in Buntingford. This new role supports Waythrough staff to ensure occupational needs are met for people requiring an enhanced level of support when in crisis.
Key Responsibilities
* 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.
* 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 client’s physical and social environment.
* To provide specialist OT skills and education for Waythrough Crisis House staff.
* To review and reflect on personal practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal.
* To work alongside the existing 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.
Benefits
* 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
Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications / Education / Training (Essential)
* Diploma / degree in OT
* State registration with HCPC
* Completion of preceptorship at Band 5 level (evidence required)
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Understanding of OT interventions used in mental health and broad knowledge of mental health conditions
Qualifications / Education / Training (Desirable)
* Membership of BAOT and/or specialist section
* First‑line management training
* Solution Focused 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
Previous Experience (Desirable)
* Experience of other specialist OT assessment tools, e.g., Sensory integration
* Previous experience working at Band 6 level
* Experience in research or audit
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check – This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship – 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.
UK Registration – Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
CRHTT, Cygnet House, Priory Street, SG12 0DE
Website: https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/
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