Therapeutic Support Practitioner

3 weeks ago

Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Position Overview

This role presents a distinctive chance to engage in remote work within a pioneering initiative.

The Virtual Intensive Treatment Team is an innovative service established by the East of England Adult Eating Disorders Provider Collaborative. It serves as an alternative to traditional inpatient treatment for eating disorders, offering online meal and group support. This approach allows service users to remain in their own homes while addressing their challenges with the support of their local networks, rather than undergoing prolonged inpatient stays.

While the position allows for remote work, you will be part of a supportive and dynamic team. In-person attendance is required in Hertfordshire once every two months. It is essential to maintain a confidential workspace during work hours, and there may be occasional requirements to assist families during evening meal times. As this is a pilot program, funding is currently secured until further evaluations are conducted.

The service is undergoing a comprehensive evaluation, focusing on both clinical effectiveness and the satisfaction of service users and staff. Your insights and experiences will contribute significantly to this vital research.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist Occupational Therapists in delivering OT-focused interventions.
  • Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide online meal support up to four times daily.
  • Co-facilitate group sessions alongside colleagues.
  • Maintain accurate daily records in the electronic patient record system.
  • Engage in team meetings and mandatory training sessions.

About Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is a distinguished organization with high aspirations. We are among a select few mental health trusts to receive an 'Outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission. Our goal is to be the premier provider of mental health and specialized learning disability services in the UK.

Our dedicated team of over 3,500 staff members delivers health and social care to more than 400,000 individuals facing mental health challenges, physical health issues, and learning disabilities across various regions. We also provide a range of nationally commissioned specialized services, including Tier 4 services for children and young people, perinatal services, and secure learning disability services.

The care we provide profoundly impacts the lives of our service users, their families, and caregivers, emphasizing choice, independence, and equality, all grounded in our Trust values:

Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

These values are integral to our identity and guide our actions and interactions.

If you are interested in being part of the HPFT community and contributing to enhancing the lives of our service users, we encourage you to explore this opportunity further.

Job Responsibilities

  • Actively participate in the MDT, supporting and facilitating meal support groups and other therapeutic sessions.
  • Plan and lead occupationally focused groups under the guidance of an Occupational Therapist and senior team members.
  • Work individually with service users on specific therapeutic tasks and activities.
  • Conduct specific Occupational Therapy assessments as directed by an Occupational Therapist.
  • Promote engagement in meaningful activities to enhance quality of life.
  • Deliver interventions that align with Trust standards and values.
  • Provide feedback to the team regarding observed performance during sessions to inform assessments and interventions.
  • Maintain clinical records using the electronic patient record system.
  • Collaborate with caregivers and other professionals as necessary.
  • Demonstrate effective time management, punctuality, and reliable attendance.
  • Complete all required mandatory training.
  • Engage in professional development activities as identified with your supervisor.
  • Document your training and development activities.

Clinical Responsibilities

Work collaboratively as part of a team to provide therapeutic and recovery-focused activities, including meal support, utilizing a person-centered and occupationally based approach.

Provide core Occupational Therapy advice and support to service users and their caregivers under the guidance of an Occupational Therapist.

Offer timely feedback to the MDT regarding service users' well-being and occupational performance.

Utilize technical and creative skills to engage service users in meaningful activities that promote independence and recovery.

Facilitate and deliver planned group and individual activities under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

Adjust clinical interventions based on the evolving needs of service users, as guided by the Occupational Therapist.

Contribute to the safe and efficient operation of the service by undertaking delegated tasks.

Ensure up-to-date electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with professional and Trust standards.

Participate in risk assessments related to service users and the clinical environment.

Report incidents, safeguarding concerns, and feedback from service users.

Engage in regular supervision and annual performance reviews.

Participate in safety huddles and debrief sessions as appropriate.

Adhere to the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, as well as the Trust's Code of Conduct for Non-qualified Staff and all relevant policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Understanding of the Occupational Therapy role within the setting.
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office and related software.
  • A Levels and/or Health and Social Care NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualifications.

Desirable

  • Degree in a relevant field.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working with individuals facing mental health challenges and/or eating disorders.
  • Experience providing one-on-one interventions.
  • Ability to work independently.

Desirable

  • Experience in an Occupational Therapy-related environment.
  • Experience involving service users and caregivers in service development.
  • Knowledge of recovery principles.
  • Training in functional assessment.

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