Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT)
Specialist Occupational Therapist
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This exciting opportunity for a Specialist Occupational Therapist has arisen due to the planned expansion of the Community Forensic team in Hertfordshire.
The postholder will be responsible for developing and delivering occupationally focused interventions and assessments to Forensic Mental Health services users stepping down from secure care or at risk of offending or admission.
The role will include care coordination and social supervising responsibilities for a caseload of service users agreed by the team. Weekend and early evening shifts will also be expected on a team Rota basis.
To support the Professional lead OT in the planning, development and evaluation of OT services within the Community Forensic team.
To work collaboratively with service users to identify occupational goals.
To contribute to overall team case formulation and risk management. To add relevant information related to occupational formulation, including occupational strengths and limitations to inform the teams intervention plan.
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To lead on Occupational therapy interventions with identified clients on the team’s caseload, using evidence-based/client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in prisons, probation, community settings and the individuals home environment.
To provide interventions in a manner that is consistent with Trust standards and values.
To apply the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) and other standardised assessment approaches relevant to this setting and the individual’s needs.
To routinely provide detailed feedback to the MDT regarding observations in relation to occupational performance, which inform ongoing assessment and therapeutic intervention.
To provide support and education to service users and carers regarding aspects of occupational therapy e.g. equipment fitting, rehabilitation programmes, sensory issues, management of symptoms through occupation.
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Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of ‘Outstanding’ from the Care 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
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For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Lisa Ford
- Job title: Professional Lead for Occupational Therapy
- Email address: lisa.ford6@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01923682062
Visits and telephone discussions are welcome please contact Lisa Ford for more information.
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