Inpatient Mental Health OT — Grow Skills & Make Impact

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Aldenham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in Aldenham is looking for a passionate Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join their team due to the opening of a new adult acute mental health ward. The successful candidate will provide assessment and treatment interventions and will have access to robust supervision and extensive CPD opportunities. This post is ideal for newly qualified OTs or those seeking to advance their skills in a supportive environment. The role offers competitive salary and benefits including a strong pension scheme.

Benefits

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Comprehensive health and wellbeing services

5% high-cost allowance supplement

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proficient use of Microsoft Office and associated packages.
• Experience with mental health problems or learning disabilities.
• Training in the use of the Model of Human Occupation in practice areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy assessment and treatment interventions.
• Collaborate with service users to achieve therapeutic goals.
• Build on knowledge of the Model of Human Occupation.
• Provide feedback to the MDT regarding observed occupational performance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Creative problem solving

Ability to work effectively in a team

Knowledge of health legislation

Education

BSc/MSc/PG Dip Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration (or applied for)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in Aldenham is looking for a passionate Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join their team due to the opening of a new adult acute mental health ward. The successful candidate will provide assessment and treatment interventions and will have access to robust supervision and extensive CPD opportunities. This post is ideal for newly qualified OTs or those seeking to advance their skills in a supportive environment. The role offers competitive salary and benefits including a strong pension scheme.