Perinatal Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 27 October 2025
To provide Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment interventions for a specified service user group, to carry a caseload as a member of a multi‑disciplinary team and to develop the Occupational Therapy service provision within the setting.
All staff should comply with the Trust's Anti‑Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity.
Main duties of the job
* To manage a caseload, using evidence based/client principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in hospital and community settings and on home visits.
* To maintain clinical records.
* To develop skills and knowledge through participation in the Band 5 OT Development Programme and competency framework.
* To gain experience through involvement with Band 5 OTs in the Trust and the wider perinatal network.
* To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with the service user, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.
* To undertake occupational therapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling the service user in areas of self‑maintenance, productivity and leisure.
* To work with service users to identify OT goals as part of the overall care plan.
About us
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.
Job responsibilities
* To manage a caseload, using evidence based/client principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in hospital and community settings and on home visits.
* To maintain clinical records.
* To develop skills and knowledge through participation in the Band 5 OT Development Programme and competency framework.
* To gain experience through involvement with Band 5 OTs in the Trust and the wider perinatal network.
Working Relationships and Communication Requirements of the Job
Working Relationships
* To work with other team members in the setting.
* To work with service users and carers within the setting.
* To liaise with voluntary or other organisations as appropriate.
Communication Requirements
* To establish effective communication networks with users and carers, team members, OT colleagues and other agencies.
* To participate or work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to decisions with regard to service user care programmes.
* To provide support and education to service users and carers regarding aspects of occupational therapy e.g. changing of roles and routines upon becoming a parent.
Clinical Responsibility
* To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with the service user, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.
* To undertake occupational therapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling the service user in areas of self‑maintenance, productivity and leisure.
* To work with service users to identify OT goals as part of the overall care plan.
Leadership and Staff Management Responsibility
* To review and reflect on your own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal.
* To participate in the induction, training and education of students and other staff in this setting.
* To participate in the Band 5 Development Programme and competency framework.
* To be responsible for maintaining stock, advising on resources to carry out the job, including the responsible management of petty cash.
* To ensure Health & Safety Regulations and Data Protection Act Regulations are observed and instituted.
* To be responsible for the safekeeping and use of equipment & materials.
Service Development and Improvement
* To monitor and evaluate treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention and feedback to appropriate forum.
* To participate in the planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within your area.
* To participate in the delivery of the OT development plan.
* To take part in risk assessment and attend mandatory training sessions.
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
* To apply acquired skills and knowledge of professional practice in order to develop fitness to practice as an OT.
* To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD recording learning outcomes through participation in internal development opportunities.
* To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research and apply to practice.
* To comply with the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national and Trust procedures.
* To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of service users and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
Planning and Organisational Skills
* To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.
* To effectively plan own diary and appointments with service users and carers in conjunction with rotation setting service.
Physical Working Conditions and Environment
To work within rotation setting undertaking visits to other locations as required.
Information Resources
* To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and reports are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.
* To record appropriate statistical activity.
* To follow Trust policy and guidelines regarding Information Governance.
Supplementary Information
It is inevitable that the post holder will be required to deal with distressed people and find themselves in challenging and / or risky situations as they will be working with people with mental health problems/learning disabilities.
Professional Registration
It is a condition of employment that you maintain full HCPC registration. You are required to be aware of and comply with the policy and requirements of BAOT. It is your responsibility to ensure that your HCPC registration is renewed when necessary and that you formally confirm all renewals with your manager.
Knowledge and Skills Framework
The post holder will be expected to meet the requirements of the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) appropriate outline for the post.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
* Diploma / Degree in OT.
* State registration with HCPC.
* Membership of Professional Body.
* Experience of working with people with mental health problems/learning disability.
* Experience of working in perinatal mental health.
AREAS OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
* Application of the OT process and use of functional assessment and activity analysis.
* Interest in perinatal.
* Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
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.
Address
Thumbswood Mother and Baby Unit, 2 Bowlers Green, Kingsley Green, Radlett, WD7 9HQ
£32,602 to £39,686 a year pro rata per annum (+5% HCAS included)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part‑time
Reference number
367-SS-9771
Job locations
Thumbswood Mother and Baby Unit, 2 Bowlers Green, Kingsley Green, Radlett, WD7 9HQ
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