Occupational Therapist

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Full-time Occupational Therapist to join their Enhanced Primary Care Mental Health Service in Cheshunt. You will provide in-depth assessments and treatment interventions for service users while working collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team. The role offers extensive professional development opportunities, including supervision and training events. A competitive salary of £32,602 to £39,686 per annum is offered, aligned with your experience.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Access to advanced training events

High quality supervision

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or learning disability.
• Proficient use of standardised assessment and outcome measures.
• Ability to lead 1:1 and group interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy assessments for a designated caseload.
• Plan and implement individual and/or group interventions.
• Collaborate with service users to identify OT goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Creative problem solving

Teamwork

Observational skills

Education

oBSc/MSc/PG Dip Occupational Therapy

oHCPC registration (or applied for)

oMembership of RCOT

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 15 December 2025

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our Enhanced Primary Care Mental Health Service. The role will be to provide occupational therapy assessment and treatment interventions for the specified service user group, to carry a caseload as a member of the MDT and to develop the occupational therapy service provision within the work setting.

We can offer you an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge, being flexible in what we offer, depending on your development needs and preferences.

Main duties of the job

You will provide occupational therapy assessment and treatment interventions for the specified service user group including 1-1 and group interventions.

You will carry a caseload as a member of the MDT and to develop the occupational therapy service provision within the setting.

You will be part of the OT service, which uses the Model Of Human Occupation across the Trust, and the Recovery Through Activity framework for groups.

Access to high quality supervision. Preceptorship and KSF processes are an integral part of all the band 5 posts.

lots of CPD opportunities available, including a monthly Band 5 CPD Meeting with tutorials and access to OT in-service training events.

You can attend in-service training often including outside speakers who are at the forefront of out profession.

About us

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is 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.

Heard. Respected. Included. Together, we help people with mental ill-health, learning disabilities and autism to live life to the fullest. We work throughout Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Norfolk…

Job responsibilities

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 build on existing knowledge of the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) through the use of standardised assessment and intervention tools.

Following assessment, to undertake case formulation in order to highlight occupational strengths and limitations and to inform the intervention plan moving forward.

To work collaboratively with service users to identify OT goals as part of the overall recovery plan.

To provide interventions in the manner that is consistent with Trust standards and values.

To routinely provide feedback to the MDT regarding observed occupational performance throughout contact, which inform ongoing assessment and therapeutic intervention.

To provide support and education to service users and carers regarding aspects of occupational therapy e.g. equipment fitting, rehabilitation programmes.

For a more detailed explanation of the role, please see attached JD and PS.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION TRAINING

• oBSc/MSc/PG Dip Occupational Therapy
• oHCPC registration (or applied for)
• oProficient use of Microsoft Office and associated packages
• oMembership of RCOT
• Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or learning disability Training in the use of the Model of Human Occupation in practice areas

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

• Application of the OT process and use of functional assessment and activity analysis
• Working knowledge of Recovery principles and how these relate to OT
• Working knowledge of standardised assessment and outcome measures appropriate to area of practice
• Experience of the application of an OT model in practice
• Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or learning disability
• Documented evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience of leading a range of groups and 1:1 interventions in a health or social care setting

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Ability to provide and receive sensitive and difficult information regarding services users care and social situation
• Strong communication skills written and verbal Applied knowledge and understanding and ability to use a range of communication skills to overcome barriers to engagement
• Ability to work effectively in a team Knowledge of and effective use of appropriate professional relationships and boundaries
• Ability to grade and adapt practical skills
• Training and presentation skills

ANALYTICAL SKILLS

• Creative problem solving and clinical judgement skills
• Ability to understand ,respond and adjust appropriately to the changing needs of service users
• Well-developed Observational skills
• Knowledge and experience of using the range of Model of Human Occupation Assessment tools and other OT related OT.
• Ability to Critically evaluate group interventions and outcomes
• Ability to use case formulation to guide OT intervention plan
• Involvement in outcome measures, audit and promotion of Occupational Therapy

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

Holly Lodge, 45 Church Lane, Cheshunt, EN8 0DR

£32,602 to £39,686 a year per annum, pro rata (Inclusive of 5% HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

367-ACMS-9875

Job locations

Holly Lodge, 45 Church Lane, Cheshunt, EN8 0DR