Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license (unless prevented by disability) and are encouraged to apply if they are new to the area or seeking career advancement. The Trust values collaborative practice and offers a hybrid working model, with no shift work, ensuring a supportive environment for professional growth and the supervision of students on practice placements.
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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