Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and innovative Occupational Therapist to join HPFT as the Mental Health Occupational Therapy Professional Lead for our new Experts at Hand (EaH) service.
EaH is a jointly delivered early-help model funded by Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) and developed in partnership with HCT. The service provides structured, consistent support to children, young people, staff, and systems across mainstream educational settings (0-25), bringing together OTs, SaLTs, EPs, and specialist teachers.
The postholder will play a key role in shaping and embedding the Experts at Hand (EaH) model, leading the development of the Mental Health Occupational Therapy offer, and providing professional leadership to the MH OT team to ensure service priorities are delivered effectively.
The postholder will work closely with HPFT Mental Health OTs, HCT Sensory and Functional OTs, SaLTs, EPs, specialist teachers, assistants, MHSTs, and mainstream education settings, as well as wider system partners across health, education, and social care.
Main duties of the job
- Shaping and embedding the Experts at Hand (EaH) model
- Leading the development of the Mental Health Occupational Therapy offer
- Providing professional leadership to the MH OT team
- Ensuring high-quality, evidence-based assessment and intervention
- Supporting high-quality clinical delivery across mainstream educational settings
- Contributing to service development, quality improvement, and workforce capability
Benefits
- Competitive salary: £59,798 to £67,020 a year pro rata (inclusive of 5% HCAS)
- Part-time permanent contract
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
Person specification
- Essential qualifications:
+ BSc/MSc/PG Dip Occupational Therapy + HCPC registration + Evidence of clinical post-registration training + Practice Placement qualification/APPLE accreditation
- Desirable qualifications:
+ Membership of RCOT, including specialist section + Solution Focussed Brief Therapy training + AMPS/ESI/SI training