Job summary
Are you a confident and experienced band 5 looking to progress in a specialist post; or an experienced band 6 looking for a new challenge?
Do you want the chance to work as part of a dedicated and innovative MDT, where you will help to improve the lives and wellbeing of individuals with a Learning Disability?
Due to changes in in service need, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative and highly motivated Specialist Occupational Therapist to work within the Community Learning Disability Service . Within this role, you will have the chance to work as part of a dedicated and innovative MDT, where you will help to improve the lives and wellbeing of individuals with a Learning Disability.
Main duties of the job
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.
The post will allow you to gain experience in a 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.
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?
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 apply knowledge of the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) and other standardised assessment approaches relevant to the clinical setting.
- Following assessment, to undertake case formulation in order to highlight occupational strengths and limitations and to inform the intervention plan moving forward.
- To work collaboratively with service users to identify OT goals as part of the overall recovery plan.
- To work effectively as a member of a team in providing an occupational therapy service to the designated area.
- To provide specialist Occupational Therapy advice, intervention and support given to service users and their carers.
- To provide timely feedback to the MDT information regarding the service users wellbeing and occupational performance.
- To provide a detailed and specialist occupational therapy report when required, within designated clinical area.
- To use evidence-based practice to engage service users in meaningful and appropriate activities, to promote independence, recovery and well-being.
- To have a senior oversight of the needs of the service user group and develop services accordingly.
- To demonstrate and apply a specialist level of understanding of the effect of disability and recommend adaptations to the clients physical and social environment.
- To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.
- To undertake risk assessments within clinical area as guided by local/Trust policies.
- To report incidents, safeguarding concerns, complaints and compliments.
- To actively participate in safety huddles and de-brief sessions as appropriate.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING
Essential
- BSc/MSc/PG Dip Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office and associated packages.
- Completion of preceptorship and/or evidence of having met the full KSF Gateway for Band 5 OT's
- Evidence of relevant post grad training.
- Specialist knowledge and experience of using the Model of Human Occupation assessment tools, or others appropriate to area.
- Broad base of clinical experience
Desirable
- AMPS/ESI/SI training
- Trusted Assessor training or equivalent experience
- Practice Placement qualification
- Membership of RCOT, including specialist section
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Post registration experience in relevant clinical setting
- Applied experience of providing both individual and group work interventions.
- Specialist knowledge and experience of using the Model of Human Occupation assessment tools, or others appropriate to area.
- Experience of other specialist Occupational Therapy assessment tools, e.g. AMPS, Pool Activity Levels
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience in providing advice, support and clinical supervision to junior staff and/or students
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or learning disability in a variety of health and social care settings
- Previous experience of having worked at Band 6 level
- Experience in research or audit
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITY
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.
- Experience of generic and specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions.
- Experience of assessing for specialist Equipment and adaptive aids.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Essential
- Strong communication skills, written and verbal and the ability to persuade and negotiate with peers and senior colleagues
- Proven track record of working within a multidisciplinary team and an understanding of team dynamics
- Knowledge and application of key policy, health legislation and guidelines which impact on OT and mental health/LD practice.
- Ability to provide and receive sensitive and difficult information regarding service users care and social situation
- Knowledge of and effective use of appropriate professional relationships and boundaries
- High level of ability to grade and adapt practical skills
- Evidence of delivery of training and professional development sessions
ANALYTICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Broad knowledge of current best practice in OT and mental health/learning disability
- Application of the OT process with designated client group
- Planning and co-ordination of treatment packages
- Ability to use problem solving techniques
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
- Applied knowledge of mental health legislation including CPA and risk assessment and management
Desirable
- The ability to demonstrate creative practice
- Experience of audits/evaluations of interventions and implementation of any subsequent changes to practice.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bucks CLDHT Unit 7 Anglo Office Park Lincoln Road, Cressex Business Park HP12 3RH
Lincoln Road, Cressex Business Park
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
HP12 3RH