Job summary
Do you want to see mental health rehab services where occupation is at the centre of the model? Would you like to be the person who leads the implementation of this philosophy? Are you ready to be supported to develop your skills in this area? If so, we have the perfect post for you.
We have robust CPD opportunities in the trust for all our AHPs. We are looking for someone keen to grow and develop into this new role. We would meet the learning opportunities we identify for the successful candidate. You would also have access to a wide range of inhouse learning opportunities as well as mentoring and coaching alongside supervision.
Hertfordshire is a beautiful county with picturesque, rural villages and a number of lovely, vibrant towns and garden cities. Ranked in 2016, by uSwitch Better Family Life Index, as the best place to raise a family, Hertfordshire scored highly on top exam results, good pay prospects, high employment rates, fast broadband and better weather than other towns in the Index! It is also well known for its excellent schools, stunning countryside and fantastic local facilities which provide plenty of opportunities to relax and enjoy yourself away from work. There are good transport links across the county and it's simple to get into London if you want to enjoy the benefits of the capital, without the costly living and travelling expenses.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Consultant Occupational Therapist to join the Rehabilitation Service at Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) The trust is rated as Outstanding by the CQC and was the HSJ Mental Health Trust of the Year in 2021. The service is currently implementing an exciting expansion and redesign. Our new model will reduce inpatient admissions, reduce length of stays and provide person centred support to service users in their communities
A key feature of the role will be to support the relationship between the Enhanced Rehab Outreach Service (EROS) and the Rehabilitation Inpatient Wards. Staff in both services will work in an integrated manner to promote treatment continuity for patients and ensure positive treatment outcomes. Embedding the model of occupation in all services will be key to its success.
Car driver essential, or access to a car (unless you have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995).
For more of an insight into what it is like to work with the Rehabilitation service please click on the link to view a video about our EROS service: https://youtu.be/OXW4k8qqUrw
We recognise that OTs bring many transferable skills from other areas of specialty and we would encourage you to get in touch to find out more. For more information, please contact Sally Judges, Clinical Director of Allied Health Professionals on 07824 108005 or Chris Davis, Service Line Lead on 07920588344
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an outstanding organisation with ambitions to match. We are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission, and our aim is to be the leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disability services in the country.
Our family of over 3500 members of staff provide health and social care for over 400,000 people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. We also deliver a range of nationally commissioned specialist services including Tier 4 services for children and young people, perinatal services, plus medium and low secure learning disabilities services.
The care we provide makes a fantastic difference to the lives of our service users, their families and carers - everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Our Trust values are:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
These values are at the core of who we are, everything we do, and how we do it!
Would you like to be part of the HPFT family? Would you like work with us to ensure our service users live the fullest lives possible they can? Would you like to be supported in your career to be the best that you can be?
Then please read on..."
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be a professional and experienced Occupational Therapist who is passionate about empowering people to live independently, engage with their local community, and promotes a positive attitude with every individual using the service.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Providing clinical leadership for the development of Occupational Therapy practice across Rehabilitation services
- Providing clinical expert opinions to Rehabilitation services
- Ensuring that Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment services are well managed and effectively delivered in line with best practice, clinical governance, and professional standards
- To actively participate in research activity and support clinical development in the field of rehabilitation
- To carry a highly complex clinical caseload and provide assessment and treatment in a variety of settings
- To champion, promote and support reablement and recovery principles and practice across the Service, trust and in partnership with organisations and providers
- Lead on service developments and improvements using continuous quality improvement methodology and ensuring co-production
- Provide advice and support training and education in Occupational Therapy practice at a local and national level and across organisational boundaries
We offer our staff a wide range of benefits including work life balance policies, childcare savings, a free Counselling Service, Occupational Health Services, excellent pension scheme and NHS shopping discounts.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be a professional and experienced Occupational Therapist who is passionate about empowering people to live independently, engage with their local community, and promotes a positive attitude with every individual using the service.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Providing clinical leadership for the development of Occupational Therapy practice across Rehabilitation services
- Providing clinical expert opinions to Rehabilitation services
- Ensuring that Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment services are well managed and effectively delivered in line with best practice, clinical governance, and professional standards
- To actively participate in research activity and support clinical development in the field of rehabilitation
- To carry a highly complex clinical caseload and provide assessment and treatment in a variety of settings
- To champion, promote and support reablement and recovery principles and practice across the Service, trust and in partnership with organisations and providers
- Lead on service developments and improvements using continuous quality improvement methodology and ensuring co-production
- Provide advice and support training and education in Occupational Therapy practice at a local and national level and across organisational boundaries
We offer our staff a wide range of benefits including work life balance policies, childcare savings, a free Counselling Service, Occupational Health Services, excellent pension scheme and NHS shopping discounts.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc/PG Dip Occupational Therapy
- Evidence of clinical post graduate training to masters/equivalent level in Occupational therapy/ Mental Health/Rehabilitation
- HCPC registration
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office and associated packages.
- Practice Placement qualification/APPLE accreditation
- Leadership Training
Desirable
- Membership of RCOT, including specialist section
- Solution Focussed Brief Therapy training
- AMPS/ESI Training
- Sensory Integration training/practitioner
- Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in relevant clinical setting/s at a B8 level
- Applied experience of working in relevant service area, providing both individual and group work interventions
- Expert knowledge and experience of using and applying the Model of Human Occupation assessment tools, and others appropriate to area
- Documented evidence of significant continuing professional development
- Previous experience of active research and audit activity
- Experience of clinical leadership at a senior level
- Experience of line management of staff
- Experience leading service change and development
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or learning disability in a variety of health and social care settings
- Experience of being published in professional publications
- Experience of presenting at a regional/national level
- Lecturing within higher education
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc/PG Dip Occupational Therapy
- Evidence of clinical post graduate training to masters/equivalent level in Occupational therapy/ Mental Health/Rehabilitation
- HCPC registration
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office and associated packages.
- Practice Placement qualification/APPLE accreditation
- Leadership Training
Desirable
- Membership of RCOT, including specialist section
- Solution Focussed Brief Therapy training
- AMPS/ESI Training
- Sensory Integration training/practitioner
- Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in relevant clinical setting/s at a B8 level
- Applied experience of working in relevant service area, providing both individual and group work interventions
- Expert knowledge and experience of using and applying the Model of Human Occupation assessment tools, and others appropriate to area
- Documented evidence of significant continuing professional development
- Previous experience of active research and audit activity
- Experience of clinical leadership at a senior level
- Experience of line management of staff
- Experience leading service change and development
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or learning disability in a variety of health and social care settings
- Experience of being published in professional publications
- Experience of presenting at a regional/national level
- Lecturing within higher education
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
