Occupational Therapist: Mental Health & Group Interventions

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Radlett; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust seeks an Occupational Therapy apprentice to join Kingfisher Court. You will work within a large OT service, supporting individuals and groups under supervision, and contribute to care planning and meaningful activities.

You will develop skills in assessments, independent group work, and collaboration with arts therapists, physio, and psychology across a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• A Levels and/or Health and Social Care NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience of running groups would be advantageous.
• Ability to work autonomously with service users and carers.

Responsibilities

• Form part of a supportive therapy team to provide OT services alongside a multidisciplinary team.
• Carry out individual work and facilitate activity group interventions with service users.
• Plan and facilitate occupational groups guided by an Occupational Therapist.
• Work 1:1 with service users on specific tasks and therapeutic activities.
• Carry out OT assessments and contribute to care plans.
• Promote engagement in meaningful occupation and ensure interventions align with Trust standards and values.
• Work within the OT service at Kingfisher Court and other wards as required, including basic assessments and group work.

Skills

Group leading

Independent work

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Assessment skills

Education

A Levels and/or Health and Social Care NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust seeks an Occupational Therapy apprentice to join Kingfisher Court. You will work within a large OT service, supporting individuals and groups under supervision, and contribute to care planning and meaningful activities.

You will develop skills in assessments, independent group work, and collaboration with arts therapists, physio, and psychology across a multidisciplinary team.