Head of Occupational Therapist inWatford inWatford PUBLISHED 18 NOV 2024

Band 7: £48,270 to £54,931 a year per annum pro rata, Inclusive of 5% HCAs  PERMANENT 

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Trust (HPFT) is looking for a full or part time band 7 Occupational Therapist to work within Mental Health Services for Older People. The Head Occupational Therapist would be working within the community based Specialist Mental Health Team for Older People in Watford.

Full or part time hours, no shift working. Hybrid working available.

As an Occupational Therapist in HPFT you would:

Be part of an OT team, not a lone professional

Be part of MDTs that value and respect OT

Involvement in CPD and reflective practice.

All our OTs are supervised by experienced Specialist/Head/Lead Occupational Therapists

You would receive support and be part of an OT network across all the services. If you are new to the area or considering career progression - we can support you.

Car driver essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2which prevents you from driving)

At HPFT we also offer:- Paid opportunities for OTs Returning to Practice after a break or for those wanting to expand their experience into a new field of practice.

The Head OT would co-ordinate and oversee the community OT service for Older People across the South West quadrant. They wouldcarry a caseload as well as having managerial responsibilities which would include, supervision, service development, recruitment and retention, training etc. Training opportunities would be available for the enthusiastic applicants who could fulfil this role. You would be part of a supportive team of Head and Lead OTs.Training will be offered with regards to developing leadership skills, Model of Human Occupation as well as a variety of in-service training opportunities.

About us

To manage a caseload of clients with complex OT needs.

To provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal-

To lead in the planning, development and evaluation of OT services, holding responsibility for defined projects where appropriate-

To regularly support staff to supervise OT students on practice placement, following attendance at an approved Fieldwork Educators course.-

To apply in depth knowledge of the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) and other standardised assessment approaches relevant to the clinical setting.

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Trust (HPFT) is looking for a full or part time band 7 Occupational Therapist to work within Mental Health Services for Older People. The Head Occupational Therapist would be working within the community based Specialist Mental Health Team for Older People in Watford.

Full or part time hours, no shift working. Hybrid working available.

As an Occupational Therapist in HPFT you would:

Be part of an OT team, not a lone professional

Be part of MDTs that value and respect OT

Involvement in CPD and reflective practice.

All our OTs are supervised by experienced Specialist/Head/Lead Occupational Therapists

You would receive support and be part of an OT network across all the services. If you are new to the area or considering career progression - we can support you.

Car driver essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2which prevents you from driving)

At HPFT we also offer:- Paid opportunities for OTs Returning to Practice after a break or for those wanting to expand their experience into a new field of practice.

The Head OT would co-ordinate and oversee the community OT service for Older People across the South West quadrant. They wouldcarry a caseload as well as having managerial responsibilities which would include, supervision, service development, recruitment and retention, training etc. Training opportunities would be available for the enthusiastic applicants who could fulfil this role. You would be part of a supportive team of Head and Lead OTs.Training will be offered with regards to developing leadership skills, Model of Human Occupation as well as a variety of in-service training opportunities.

About us

To manage a caseload of clients with complex OT needs.

To provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal-

To lead in the planning, development and evaluation of OT services, holding responsibility for defined projects where appropriate-

To regularly support staff to supervise OT students on practice placement, following attendance at an approved Fieldwork Educators course.-

To apply in depth knowledge of the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) and other standardised assessment approaches relevant to the clinical setting.



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