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Job overview

We are currently looking for a Specialist Occupational Therapist to work on a Bank contract, based in St Albans

You will be based within an in-patient mental health rehabilitation unit, either in The Beacon, St Albans or Gainsford House, Hitchin. Due to a recent re-structure the post, could be full or part-time, in either of the units, some flexibility is available. If you have specific queries please contact us directly. The rehabilitation service is focussed on engaging and enabling those clients with impact from mental health conditions in many areas of their lives, creating an environment which will support and develop a persons skills and potential to achieve an independent and fulfilling life, back within a community setting. Occupational Therapists are able to work closely and intensively with the clients, to identify their strengths and areas to develop and support them on their recovery journey.

Main duties of the job

The role is enabling increased independence in all aspects of self-care, productivity and leisure, working with clients to increase their skills, confidence and motivation.  The occupational therapist will be part of a multi-disciplinary team consisting of psychiatrist, psychologist, nurse, occupational therapists, assistant therapy practitioners and support workers. There are a mixture of male and female clients, who have complex and enduring mental health conditions. Recently a post has been created for Consultant Occupational Therapist in Rehabilitation services, so the role will also be working with them, as they further develop the service.

The role will be to provide Occupational Therapy specialist assessments and treatment interventions for the service user group at an in-patient units, to carry a caseload as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and to develop the Occupational Therapy service provision within the setting. The role also provides input in the transition work from in-patient setting back to their home environments, in the community and some close joint working with the Community Rehabilitation Team-EROS.   In conjunction with other members of the team, contribute to the development and implementation of the In-patient Rehabilitation Services  and to provide a high quality service to people within rehabilitation services and their carers.  To support your development in this role, a wide range of training is available, both internal and external. 

Working for our organisation

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an exceptional organisation with big ambitions, our aim is to be the leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disability services in the country

With a workforce of c. 3,000 and an annual income of c. £200m, the Trust is organised across three Strategic Business Units and provides integrated health and social care services through a large network of community and inpatient settings, serving diverse communities across Hertfordshire, Norfolk,

North Essex and Buckinghamshire. As a university trust, HPFT continues to develop strong links with the University of Hertfordshire providing excellent learning and development opportunities, as well as strengthening our clinical research capability.

Whilst it is a challenging period for the NHS, there has never been a more exciting time to join HPFT following our CQC rating of Outstanding awarded to us in April 2019. We are on our “Good to Great” journey as we continue to innovate, improve, transform and ultimately deliver the very highest standards of care to the service users and communities that we serve.