Job summary
We are looking to recruit an Occupational Therapist, part-time or full-time, to join the Multidisciplinary team at Gainsford House. They will be a Band 6 or a Band 5 looking to move into a Band 6 post, with relevant experience. They will join the Band 7 in post and the Assistant Therapy practitioner, working with 12 in-patient clients, within the mental health rehabilitation unit.
Gainsford House is a supportive team, who were nominated for a staff award within the Trust, and have a focus to enable clients to move through their recovery journey, back into successful community life. There is a focus on gaining skills and confidence in their everyday tasks, managing their mental health, accessing the community, building relationships and looking to build a positive future.
The Occupational Therapy team within the unit is linked with the 2 other in-patient teams - also in Hitchin and St Albans, and work closely with the community rehab team -Eros. There is a strong support network in place, including a Rehab OT Consultant, and staff are encouraged to work in developing and improving the service we offer. To support this, training is offered internally and external courses can also be accessed, to support service development.
It is a privilege to be able to support people at this point of their journey, in this post you will have time and opportunity to build strong working relationships both with clients and colleagues.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who is very motivated to work with people in developing their activities of daily living whilst understanding the impact of their mental health upon the clients motivation, symptom management and support them to maintain hope for the future.
Re-engagement with the community is essential for building positive futures and regaining control for their life journeys.
Using a recovery focused approach, and through specialised assessments, based on MOHO, we identify goals that are important to the client, and use a wide range of interventions to facilitate this to be achieved. This may be individual sessions, or group settings and can be on the unit, in the community or the client's own home. The unit is self-catered, so supporting clients to re-engage with this aspect is important. We work closely with the MDT, daily as well as clinical reviews and CPA's to ensure excellent communication. Being able to document and feedback on the interventions you are completing is essential, both for client progress and sharing the role of OT within the team.
Facilitating student placement is essential, both for service development and learning opportunities.
Establishing communication networks outside of the unit is vital, with family and carers, other services within the Trust and also within the community.
About us
At HPFT we provide an exciting and forward-thinking work environment, where staff feel valued and supported to reach their full potential. We are proud to be one of the top five recommended NHS Trusts to work for, and hold a CQC rating of Outstanding, making us one of the highest-rated Mental Health Trusts in the country. What's more, you will also be able to enjoy an extensive range of trust-wide staff benefits including:
- 27 days annual leave on entry to NHS
- One of the best pension schemes in the UK
- Flexible working options
- Car leasing scheme
- Childcare discounts
- Wellbeing events and activities
- A 24-hour staff support helpline
Within your role an Occupational Therapist you will also benefit from regular supervisions, bespoke training opportunities, and the co-construction of your own personal development objectives to ensure you continue to progress and develop professionally.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details on the role requirements.
We are looking to recruit an Occupational Therapist, part-time or full-time, to join the Multidisciplinary team at Gainsford House. They will be a Band 6 or experienced Band 5, and join the Band 7 in post and the Assistant Therapy practitioner, working with 12 in-patient clients, within the mental health rehabilitation unit.
Gainsford House is a supportive team, who were nominated for a staff award within the Trust, and have a focus to enable clients to move through their recovery journey, back into successful community life. There is a focus on gaining skills and confidence in their everyday tasks, managing their mental health, accessing the community, building relationships and looking to build a positive future.
The Occupational Therapy team within the unit is linked with the 2 other in-patient teams - also in Hitchin and St Albans, and work closely with the community rehab team -Eros. There is a strong support network in place, including a Rehab OT Consultant, and staff are encouraged to work in developing and improving the service we offer. To support this, training is offered internally and external courses can also be accessed, to support service development.
Duties:We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who is very motivated to support people in developing their activities of daily living whilst understanding the impact of their mental health upon the clients motivation, symptom management and support them to maintain hope for the future.
Re-engagement with the community is essential for building positive futures and regaining control for their life journeys.
Through specialised assessments, based on MOHO, we identify goals that are important to the client, and use a wide range of interventions to facilitate this to be achieved. This may be individual sessions, or group settings and can be on the unit, in the community or the clients own home. We work closely with the MDT, daily as well as clinical reviews and CPA's to ensure excellent communication. Being able to document and feedback on the interventions you are completing is essential, both for client progress and sharing the role of OT within the team.
Participating in the supervision process allows both career and personal development, and is an opportunity to identify future learning opportunities. Training is prioritised within the Trust, with a wide range of internal and external opportunities available. Student placement is also essential, both for service development and learning opportunities.Establishing communication networks outside of the unit is vital, with family and carers, other services within the Trust and also within the community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details on the role requirements.
We are looking to recruit an Occupational Therapist, part-time or full-time, to join the Multidisciplinary team at Gainsford House. They will be a Band 6 or experienced Band 5, and join the Band 7 in post and the Assistant Therapy practitioner, working with 12 in-patient clients, within the mental health rehabilitation unit.
Gainsford House is a supportive team, who were nominated for a staff award within the Trust, and have a focus to enable clients to move through their recovery journey, back into successful community life. There is a focus on gaining skills and confidence in their everyday tasks, managing their mental health, accessing the community, building relationships and looking to build a positive future.
The Occupational Therapy team within the unit is linked with the 2 other in-patient teams - also in Hitchin and St Albans, and work closely with the community rehab team -Eros. There is a strong support network in place, including a Rehab OT Consultant, and staff are encouraged to work in developing and improving the service we offer. To support this, training is offered internally and external courses can also be accessed, to support service development.
Duties:We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who is very motivated to support people in developing their activities of daily living whilst understanding the impact of their mental health upon the clients motivation, symptom management and support them to maintain hope for the future.
Re-engagement with the community is essential for building positive futures and regaining control for their life journeys.
Through specialised assessments, based on MOHO, we identify goals that are important to the client, and use a wide range of interventions to facilitate this to be achieved. This may be individual sessions, or group settings and can be on the unit, in the community or the clients own home. We work closely with the MDT, daily as well as clinical reviews and CPA's to ensure excellent communication. Being able to document and feedback on the interventions you are completing is essential, both for client progress and sharing the role of OT within the team.
Participating in the supervision process allows both career and personal development, and is an opportunity to identify future learning opportunities. Training is prioritised within the Trust, with a wide range of internal and external opportunities available. Student placement is also essential, both for service development and learning opportunities.Establishing communication networks outside of the unit is vital, with family and carers, other services within the Trust and also within the community.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION TRAINING
Essential
- BSc/MSc/PG Dip Occupational Therapy HCPC registration (or applied for
Desirable
- Membership of ROCT 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
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- 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
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION TRAINING
Essential
- BSc/MSc/PG Dip Occupational Therapy HCPC registration (or applied for
Desirable
- Membership of ROCT 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
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- 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
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).
