Job summary We are seeking an Associate Practitioner of Occupational Therapy (APOT) to work within a developing Occupational Therapy team within the progressive and holistic multidisciplinary team of practitioners working within the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) We are currently a member of National Associations of PICUs (NAPICU) and are undergoing an accreditation process with the Quality Network of PICUs We are looking for individuals with interest in working with people who have multiple challenges in their life including mental health problems and sometimes complex functional needs. We want people who adapt to changing environments and who can be an active member of the MDT promoting occupational therapy, and staff who have a passion for Psychiatric Care as a specialismThe post would be suitable for a confident and enthusiastic person to join our team. The team is based at PICU, Miranda House and is multidisciplinary focused including Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Health Care Assistants, Psychiatry, Medics and Administration.The Occupational therapy team focuses on assessment of needs and identifying patient pathways. The OT service is guided by MOHO model of practice with opportunity to be involved in developing intervention plans alongside the MDT. Training will be provided around the models of practice, standardised and non-standardised assessments, and intervention plans. There is also the opportunity to work alongside APOTs Main duties of the job The successful applicant will support the occupational therapy team and wider team in carrying out assessments and effective interventions for a complex client group with a variety of mental health, sensory, physical, social and environmental needs. You will be expected to work under minimal supervision and carry out assessments and treatment plans agreed with the lead occupational therapist. This may include delivering a range of individual activities to meet their identified aims. The post holder will plan and provide interventions tailored to the client group within the framework laid down by the OT and feed back to the OT and MDT accordingly. Interventions may include: daily living skills sessions, engagement in meaningful activity, routine based skills, community skills including graded exposure, regulation techniques and social activities. We are looking for someone who is comfortable with people in distress and can utilise effective communication and interpersonal skills. The post holder will need to prioritise their own workload and use their initiative when working within a busy inpatient team. There will be an opportunity to identify an area of interest and be a part of developing the services within the team around occupational therapy interventions and practices. There may also be opportunity to supervise junior staff and be involved in the education of students within the service. About us We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care. We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started. We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised. We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support. From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK. Find out more and search live jobs. Date posted 21 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 338-7080570-25 Job locations PICU, Miranda House Gladstone street Hull HU3 2RT Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information. Please ring the ward for further details of the role and the PICU also see above for further details about the role NAPICU and QNPICU have more information on PICUs within their websites Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information. Please ring the ward for further details of the role and the PICU also see above for further details about the role NAPICU and QNPICU have more information on PICUs within their websites Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential Relevant diploma or NVQ level 3 or Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care Knowledge of working in the clinical area Experience Essential Experience of working within a health care setting and providing occupational therapy interventions as delegated. Desirable Evidence of working within a health care setting relevant to position. Experience of liaising and working with multidisciplinary teams Skills and competencies Essential Motivated and ability to work without direct supervision, prioritising own workload and using own initiative Evidence of engagement with patients experiencing complex needs Ability to commute within the Trust geographical area with access to an appropriate means of transport. Desirable Ability to work flexibly to respond to specific service need. Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential Relevant diploma or NVQ level 3 or Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care Knowledge of working in the clinical area Experience Essential Experience of working within a health care setting and providing occupational therapy interventions as delegated. Desirable Evidence of working within a health care setting relevant to position. Experience of liaising and working with multidisciplinary teams Skills and competencies Essential Motivated and ability to work without direct supervision, prioritising own workload and using own initiative Evidence of engagement with patients experiencing complex needs Ability to commute within the Trust geographical area with access to an appropriate means of transport. Desirable Ability to work flexibly to respond to specific service need. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust Address PICU, Miranda House Gladstone street Hull HU3 2RT Employer's website https://www.humber.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)