Job summary
Due to a restructuring of the team, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and motivated Occupational Therapist. To provide Occupational Therapy assessment and interventions for a specified service user group, to carry a caseload as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and to develop the Occupational Therapy service provision within the setting.
Main duties of the job
We welcome band 5 OTs wishing to develop their skills on the job and will be supported to become a band 6 Occupational Therapist. We also welcome band 6 Occupational Therapists wishing to get experience in a specialist setting where you will be able to use your core OT skills by promoting participation and independence in Activities of Daily living, whilst having the opportunity to strengthen and develop these in specialist areas such as Sensory Integration, Positive Behaviour Support and Equipment needs.
You will be joining a highly dedicated and creative Occupational Therapy service and will be encouraged and supported to undertake learning and development opportunities both in clinical and leadership fields.
Due to this being a community post and much of the Occupational Therapy input taking place in individuals homes or day centres, access to a vehicle is essential.
We invite and welcome further discussions from anyone keen to apply.
About us
The post will allow you to join the Hertfordshire Specialist Learning Disability Service, where you will have the chance to work as part of a dedicated and innovative MDT - to help to improve the lives and wellbeing of individuals with a Learning Disability whilst.
The team is part of a forward-thinking Trust who are rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC and this year's winner of the HSJ Mental Health Trust of the Year award. We were rated the 4th highest best places to work in the country in the latest NHS survey.
We are a supportive and forward thinking team, with great peer networks; we actively promote learning and professional development with opportunities in both clinical and leadership fields of work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To manage a caseload of clients with complex OT needs, using evidence based/client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in clinic and community settings and on home visits.
- To provide leadership for non qualified staff, through supervision and appraisal
- To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of OT services, holding responsibility for defined projects where appropriate
- To regularly supervise OT students on practice placement
- To maintain clinical records
- To develop skills and knowledge
- To participate in the band 5 to 6 development CPD programme
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To manage a caseload of clients with complex OT needs, using evidence based/client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in clinic and community settings and on home visits.
- To provide leadership for non qualified staff, through supervision and appraisal
- To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of OT services, holding responsibility for defined projects where appropriate
- To regularly supervise OT students on practice placement
- To maintain clinical records
- To develop skills and knowledge
- To participate in the band 5 to 6 development CPD programme
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Diploma / degree in OT
- State registration with HCPC
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- To have an understanding of Learning Disability and mental health
Desirable
- Membership of BAOT and/or specialist section
- Practice Placement qualification/APPLE accreditation
- Post registration experience in a relevant clinical setting
- Broad base of clinical experience
- Sensory Processing training/qualification
- Completion of Preceptorship at Band 5 level. Evidence of having met the full KSF Full Gateway for Band 5
- Knowledge and experience of using the Model of Human Occupation and MoHO assessment tools.
AREAS OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems/learning disability
- Experience of learning disability and mental health Conditions
- Post registration experience in a relevant clinical setting
- Experience in a range of clinical settings with experience of providing both individual and group work
Desirable
- Experience in providing advice, support and clinical supervision to junior staff and/or students
- Experience in research or audit
- Experience of assessing for and issuing equipment and adaptive aids
- Experience at having worked at Band 5 level
- Experience of having supervised students, apprentices and/or support staff
Physical Skills and Effort
Essential
- Computer literacy - Basic proficiency in using Word, Virtual media, Internet, e-learning packages and Electronic Patient records.
- Full driving license with access to car unless has a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
- Ability to work autonomously and in an agile way
Desirable
- Experience of running groups and training
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Diploma / degree in OT
- State registration with HCPC
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- To have an understanding of Learning Disability and mental health
Desirable
- Membership of BAOT and/or specialist section
- Practice Placement qualification/APPLE accreditation
- Post registration experience in a relevant clinical setting
- Broad base of clinical experience
- Sensory Processing training/qualification
- Completion of Preceptorship at Band 5 level. Evidence of having met the full KSF Full Gateway for Band 5
- Knowledge and experience of using the Model of Human Occupation and MoHO assessment tools.
AREAS OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems/learning disability
- Experience of learning disability and mental health Conditions
- Post registration experience in a relevant clinical setting
- Experience in a range of clinical settings with experience of providing both individual and group work
Desirable
- Experience in providing advice, support and clinical supervision to junior staff and/or students
- Experience in research or audit
- Experience of assessing for and issuing equipment and adaptive aids
- Experience at having worked at Band 5 level
- Experience of having supervised students, apprentices and/or support staff
Physical Skills and Effort
Essential
- Computer literacy - Basic proficiency in using Word, Virtual media, Internet, e-learning packages and Electronic Patient records.
- Full driving license with access to car unless has a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
- Ability to work autonomously and in an agile way
Desirable
- Experience of running groups and training
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
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).
