Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
The post holder will work as part of the Occupational Therapy lead Recovery Team within the Medium secure at Warren Court for men with a Learning Disability. This will involve working alone or with other multi-Disciplinary staff under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist. The post holder will be expected to deliver occupationally focused interventions based on their collaboratively identified recovery goals.
Main duties of the job
To work effectively as a member of a team in providing therapeutic activities using a person centred and occupationally based approach.
* To contribute to the Occupational Therapy advice, intervention and support given to service users and their carers.
* To facilitate occupationally based groups as identified by an Occupational Therapist.
* To work individually with service users on specific tasks and therapeutic activity as identified by an Occupational Therapist.
* To promote a culture of engagement in meaningful occupation within the service in order to enhance quality of life.
* To provide feedback to the team regarding observed occupational performance during a session which will contribute to assessment and therapeutic interventions.
* To maintain clinical records using the electronic patient record system.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health, and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence, and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Job responsibilities
To use technical/creative skills to engage service users in meaningful and appropriate activities to promote independence, recovery, and well-being.
Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, facilitate and participate in planned group-work and individual activities.
Contribute to the ongoing assessment and adjustment of clinical interventions based on the fluctuating needs of the service users.
Undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service.
To ensure that up-to-date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.
To contribute to risk assessments with regards to service users and the clinical environment.
To report incidents, safeguarding concerns, complaints, and compliments.
To actively participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal.
To actively participate in safety huddles and de-brief sessions as appropriate.
* To adhere to the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, the Trust's Code of Conduct for Non-qualified Staff, and all other relevant policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Basic Knowledge of Occupational Therapy, Maths and English GCSE grade C or above or equivalent. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and associated packages. Willingness to undertake relevant training to the post.
* Health and Social Care NVQ level 3.
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.
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Professional Lead Occupational Therapist
£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata + 5% of basic salary (min £1,192 max £2,011)
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