Specialist Occupational Therapist

Hpft; Radlett; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the Community ForensicTeam. The post focuses on developing and delivering occupationally focused interventions for service users stepping down from secure care or at risk of offending, with care coordination and social supervision duties on a case load.

Weekend and early evening shifts are required on a team rota.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc/PG Dip Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
• HCPC registration (or applying for it) required.
• Membership of ROCT desirable.
• Experience working with personality disorder and mental health problems.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, development and evaluation of OT services within Community Forensic Team.
• Work with service users to identify occupational goals.
• Lead OT interventions with identified clients, using MOHO and client-centred approaches.
• Provide timely feedback to MDT regarding occupation, risk and performance.
• Coordinate and socially supervise caseload to promote independence and recovery.

Skills

Policy knowledge

Communication skills

Sensitive information handling

Team collaboration

Education

BSc/MSc/PG Dip Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration (or applied for)

Membership of ROCT

Experience with personality disorder & mental health

Job description

Main area Forensic Mental Health Services Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent: will involve weekend and evening working on a team Rota basis Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 367-LD&F-101215-D

Site Kingsley Green Town Radlett Salary £41,957 - £50,387 per annum pro rata (Inclusive of 5% HCAS) Salary period Yearly Closing 15/10/2026 23:59

Values Based Screener

At Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust we are looking for people to join us who share our values and those of the NHS. Before your application can be considered please take part on our online values questionnaire, which you can find below. When you have finished you will be sent a 'completion code' by email, which will be valid for 6 months and required to submit your application form.

This exciting opportunity for a Specialist Occupational Therapist has arisen due to the planned expansion of the Community Forensic team in Hertfordshire.

The postholder will be responsible for developing and delivering occupationally focused interventions and assessments to Forensic Mental Health services users stepping down from secure care or at risk of offending or admission.

The role will include care coordination and social supervising responsibilities for a caseload of service users agreed by the team . Weekend and early evening shifts will also be expected on a team Rota basis

Main duties of the job

To support the Professional lead OT in the planning, development and evaluation of OT services within the Community Forensic team.

To work collaboratively with service users to identify occupational goals.

To contribute to overall team case formulation and risk management. To add relevant information related to occupational formulation, including occupational strengths and limitations to inform the teams intervention plan.

To lead on Occupational therapy interventions with identified clients on the team’s caseload, using evidence based/client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in prisons, probation, community settings and the individuals home environment.

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

To apply the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) and other standardised assessment approaches relevant to this setting and the individual’s needs.

To routinely provide detailed feedback to the MDT regarding observations in relation to occupational performance, 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, sensory issues, management of symptoms through occupation

Working for our organisation

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of ‘Outstanding’ from theCare 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. E verything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:

Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To work effectively as a member of a team in providing an occupational therapy service within Community Forensic Team.

To provide specialist Occupational Therapy advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to a client’s formulation, diagnosis and case management plan

To provide timely feedback to the MDT information regarding the service users wellbeing and occupational performance.

To provide timely feedback regarding any risks as they arise, and to contribute to regular team risk assessments of both individuals and relevant environments.

To provide a specialist occupational therapy report for all service users including details of assessments and interventions undertaken and any ongoing recommendations around support, risk management and occupational engagement needs.

To take part in any required social placement related assessments and advise re any environmental and occupational support needs to manage risks and promote treatment engagement

To use evidence-based practice to engage service users in meaningful and appropriate occupations, to promote independence, recovery and well-being.

To provide ongoing assessment and adjustment of clinical interventions based on the fluctuating needs of the service users.

To care coordinate and socially supervise an agreed caseload of identified service users in line with legal responsibilities of these roles.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc/PG Dip Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration (or applied for)
• Membership of ROCT
• Experience of working with people with personality disorder and mental health problems.

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

Skills

• Knowledge of key policy, health legislation and guidelines which impact on OT practice.
• Ability to provide and receive sensitive and difficult information regarding services users care and social situation
• Applied knowledge and understanding and ability to use a range of communication skills to overcome barriers to engagement

Please note, we do not charge fees for job applications, recruitment processes, sponsorship arrangements, or employment offers. Please see the Trust careers vacancy webpage and Trac as the only authorised routes for recruitment communications, applications and verification of job offers.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application promptly.

Name Lisa Ford Job title Professional Lead for Occupational Therapy Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01923682062 Additional information

Visits and telephone discussions are welcome please contact Lisa Ford for more information