Associate Practitioner, Occupational Therapy

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Witham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Associate Therapy Practitioner to provide adults with learning disabilities with therapeutic input in community settings under supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

You will work both independently and as part of the team, delivering activities, recording progress, and supporting carers and other professionals while meeting Trust standards and objectives.

Qualifications

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and associated packages.
• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and/or mental health problems.
• Experience of 1:1 interventions and leading groups.

Responsibilities

• Work individually with service users on tasks and activities guided by the Therapist.
• Promote engagement in meaningful occupation to enhance quality of life.
• Provide interventions aligned with Trust standards and values.
• Maintain clinical records using electronic patient record system.
• Liaise with carers and other professionals as relevant.
• Attend mandatory training and participate in supervision and development.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Learning disabilities experience

Group facilitation

Education

A Levels/Health and Social Care NVQ3

Tools

Electronic patient record system

Job description

This role is working on a short term contract to cover maternity leave as an Associate Therapy Practitioner providing adults with learning disabilities with therapeutic input in community settings as directed by the Occupational Therapist.,

• To work individually with service users on specific tasks and therapeutic activity guided by the Therapist.
• To promote a culture of engagement in meaningful occupation within the service in order to enhance quality of life.
• To provide interventions in the manner that is consistent with Trust standards and values.
• To provide feedback to the team regarding observations during a session which will contribute to assessment and therapeutic interventions.
• To maintain clinical records using the electronic patient record system.
• To liaise with carers and other professionals as relevant.
• To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.
• To attend mandatory training.
• To undertake relevant activities to meet training objectives identified with your supervisor.
• To keep a record of your training and development activities.
• To plan and facilitate occupationally based groups guided by an Clinician as opportunity arises., You will be involved in completing activities such as personal care, domestic activities, community skills, shopping, travel skills etc, or assisting the Occupational Therapist with sensory processing therapies which can take place in a variety of localities. You will need to work as an individual and as part of the team depending on the circumstances and be prepared to be flexible when changes occur.

Essential criteria

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and associated packages
• A Levels and/or Health and Social Care NVQ level 3 or equivalent, Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and/or mental health problems
• Experience of 1:1 interventions and leading groups.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in an OT related setting
• Experience of service user and carer involvement in the development of services
• Knowledge of Recovery principles
• Functional Assessment Training
  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 4,500 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