# Specialist Occupational Therapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-occupational-therapist/734a4900-8201-496e-a3d8-6f1e4e5475fa - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-occupational-therapist/734a4900-8201-496e-a3d8-6f1e4e5475fa.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Hatfield - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Occupational Therapist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £41,957 - £50,387 Dependent on experience - **Contract type:** Permanent: will involve weekend and evening working on a team Rota basis - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-21T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-22T12:31:44.163Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Hertfordshire/Radlett/Hertfordshire_Partnership_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Forensic_Mental_Health_Services/Forensic_Mental_Health_Services-v8033213 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8033213?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.hpft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview 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 ### Main duties of the job 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. 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 ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To work effectively as a member of a team in providing an occupational therapy service within Community Forensic Team. To provide specialist Occupational Therapy advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to a client’s formulation, diagnosis and case management plan To provide timely feedback to the MDT information regarding the service users wellbeing and occupational performance. To provide timely feedback regarding any risks as they arise, and to contribute to regular team risk assessments of both individuals and relevant environments. To provide a specialist occupational therapy report for all service users including details of assessments and interventions undertaken and any ongoing recommendations around support, risk management and occupational engagement needs. To take part in any required social placement related assessments and advise re any environmental and occupational support needs to manage risks and promote treatment engagement. To use evidence-based practice to engage service users in meaningful and appropriate occupations, to promote independence, recovery and well-being. To provide ongoing assessment and adjustment of clinical interventions based on the fluctuating needs of the service users. To care coordinate and socially supervise an agreed caseload of identified service users in line with legal responsibilities of these roles. ## Job Details 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 ## Job Description 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. 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 ## Responsibilities To work effectively as a member of a team in providing an occupational therapy service within Community Forensic Team. To provide specialist Occupational Therapy advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to a client’s formulation, diagnosis and case management plan To provide timely feedback to the MDT information regarding the service users wellbeing and occupational performance. To provide timely feedback regarding any risks as they arise, and to contribute to regular team risk assessments of both individuals and relevant environments. To provide a specialist occupational therapy report for all service users including details of assessments and interventions undertaken and any ongoing recommendations around support, risk management and occupational engagement needs. To take part in any required social placement related assessments and advise re any environmental and occupational support needs to manage risks and promote treatment engagement. To use evidence-based practice to engage service users in meaningful and appropriate occupations, to promote independence, recovery and well-being. To provide ongoing assessment and adjustment of clinical interventions based on the fluctuating needs of the service users. To care coordinate and socially supervise an agreed caseload of identified service users in line with legal responsibilities of these roles. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Knowledge of key policy, health legislation and guidelines which impact on OT practice. - Ability to provide and receive sensitive and difficult information regarding services users care and social situation - Applied knowledge and understanding and ability to use a range of communication skills to overcome barriers to engagement ### Experience **Essential** - Application of the OT process and use of functional assessment and activity analysis - Working knowledge of Recovery principles and how these relate to OT - Working knowledge of standardised assessment and outcome measures appropriate to area of practice **Desirable** - Experience of working with people with personality disorder and mental health problems in forensic settings. ### Qualifications **Essential** - BSc/MSc/PG Dip Occupational Therapy - HCPC registration (or applied for) **Desirable** - Membership of ROCT - Experience of working with people with personality disorder and mental health problems. ## Documents - [jd and ps (pdf, 330.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10320913) - [refer a friend (pdf, 160.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2083) - [staff benefits (pdf, 888.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2165) - [functional requirements (pdf, 205.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10320915) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.