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Job overview

We are looking to recruit an Occupational Therapist, part-time or full-time, to join the Multidisciplinary team at Gainsford House. They will be a Band 6 or a Band 5 looking to move into a Band 6 post, with relevant experience.  They will join the Band 7 in post and the Assistant Therapy practitioner, working with 12 in-patient clients, within the mental health rehabilitation unit. 

Gainsford House is a supportive team, who were nominated for a staff award within the Trust, and have a focus to enable clients to move through their recovery journey, back into successful community life.  There is a focus on gaining skills and confidence in their everyday tasks, managing their mental health, accessing the community, building relationships and looking to build a positive future. 

The Occupational Therapy team within the unit is linked with the 2 other in-patient teams - also in Hitchin and St Albans, and work closely with the community rehab team -Eros. There is a strong support network in place, including a Rehab OT Consultant, and staff are encouraged to work in developing and improving the service we offer. To support this, training is offered internally and external courses can also be accessed, to support service development.

It is a privilege to be able to support people at this point of their journey, in this post you will have time and opportunity to build strong working relationships both with clients and colleagues. 

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who is very motivated to work with people in developing their activities of daily living whilst understanding the impact of their mental health upon the clients motivation, symptom management and support them to maintain hope for the future. 

Re-engagement with the community is essential for building positive futures and regaining control for their life journeys. 

Using a recovery focused approach, and through specialised assessments, based on MOHO, we identify goals that are important to the client, and use a wide range of interventions to facilitate this to be achieved.  This may be individual sessions, or group settings and can be on the unit, in the community or the client’s own home. The unit is self-catered, so supporting clients to re-engage with this aspect is important.  We work closely with the MDT, daily as well as clinical reviews and CPA's to ensure excellent communication.   Being able to document and feedback on the interventions you are completing is essential, both for client progress and sharing the role of OT within the team. 

Facilitating student placement is essential, both for service development and learning opportunities. 

Establishing communication networks outside of the unit is vital, with family and carers, other services within the Trust and also within the community.

Working for our organisation

At HPFT we provide an exciting and forward-thinking work environment, where staff feel valued and supported to reach their full potential. We are proud to be one of the top five recommended NHS Trusts to work for, and hold a CQC rating of Outstanding, making us one of the highest-rated Mental Health Trusts in the country. What's more, you will also be able to enjoy an extensive range of trust-wide staff benefits including:

• 27 days annual leave on entry to NHS
• One of the best pension schemes in the UK
• Flexible working options
• Car leasing scheme
• Childcare discounts
• Wellbeing events and activities
• A 24-hour staff support helpline

Within your role an Occupational Therapist you will also benefit from regular supervisions, bespoke training opportunities, and the co-construction of your own personal development objectives to ensure you continue to progress and develop professionally.