Occupational Therapist

NHS; St Albans; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a dynamic role providing therapeutic assessments and interventions within a mental health context. You'll have opportunities to develop your skills within a supportive team environment, contributing to the recovery ambitions of service users. Both full-time and part-time hours are available, suited for individuals exploring new specialisms or seeking their first professional role.

Benefits

Access to high-quality supervision

Continuing professional development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with mental health issues or learning disabilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and associated packages.
• Experience in leading group and individual interventions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Creative problem solving

Education

BSc/MSc/PG Dip Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Membership of RCOT

Job description

Go back Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 13 July 2025

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our Mental Health and Learning Disabilities rotation scheme. 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 theoccupational therapy service provision within the work setting.

This role is part of the HPFT rotation scheme, however static posts can be considered as well as full time or part time hours.

We can offer you an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge whether you are seeking your first post or considering a change in specialism. We can be 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 Trustare one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare 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.

About us - Hertfordshire NHS Partnership Trust

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...https://www.hertsnhsgreattogether.co.uk/

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, and also the Band 5 OT Rotation Scheme Info Pack.

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.

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

£31,469 to £38,308 a yearper annum pro rata HCAS inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

367-ACMS-9484

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