Senior Occupational Therapist- PICU
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We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Occupational Therapists to join our psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) mental health teams based in Oak ward, Radlett. Oak is a strong, close knit and supportive MDT and the post holder has an opportunity to make a valuable difference in outcomes for service users.
The postholder will provide occupational therapy expertise within the multi-disciplinary team, including specialist assessment, individual, and group work intervention. They will have a leadership & supervisory role in the OT team. The teams consist of occupational therapists, a physiotherapist, arts therapists, a horticulturalist, psychologists as well as a full MDT.
There are regular opportunities to network with other OTs to share ideas and good practice, engage in CPD and funded external courses including Masters or PGDip level study in a variety of specialties such as Sensory Integration, Trauma Informed Care & Reducing Restrictive Practice.
Robust supervision from the Band 7 and 8 OTs with growth opportunities will support the post-holder to develop as a Band 6 level using a bespoke training package.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc/PGDip Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
- Proficient use of MS Office and associated packages
- Experience of working in a mental health/PICU setting
Desirable
- Membership of RCOT
- Training in the use of the Model of Human Occupation
Experience
Essential
- Application of the OT process, use of functional assessment and activity analysis
- Working knowledge of Recovery principles
- Working knowledge of standardised assessment and outcome measures relevant to role
- Experience of a leadership or supervisory role
Desirable
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of leading a range of groups and 1:1 interventions in a health or social care setting
About the employer
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,500 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.