Job summary
We have 3 exciting opportunities for aspiring and motivated Occupational Therapists to join our Band 5 Community Rotation.
Current vacancies are in Danesbury Neurological Centre, Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Team and Community Intermediate Care Team (ICT).
You will have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills and knowledge within a wide range of specialist teams. The rotation includes our ICT, Discharge Home to Assess, ESD, Inpatient Rehab (QVM & Danesbury Hospitals) and Children and Young Persons Services.
You will have an opportunity to network within our highly skilled and experienced pool of OTs, and be supported along your career with training and regular supervision to ensure your practices are relevant and up to date.
'The rotation has provided continuity in my professional development. The training has expanded my knowledge and understanding of neurorehabilitation including vocational and cognitive rehab. I would recommend HCT as a wonderful place to work, where everyone has time for you and your success is celebrated'
'From day one I was welcomed, supported and guided in an environment where I felt safe to learn, ask questions and grow. I now feel equipped to manage patients with a wide range of needs. This has been one of the most rewarding and meaningful chapters of my career so far. '
*Proposed interview date: 31st July 2025
As you move around your rotation, different bases may / may not attract the 5% fringe high cost allowance.
Main duties of the job
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The successful candidate will:
Be part of a skill mixed team delivering high quality Occupational Therapy Assessment and Interventions
Work in partnership with GPs, Adult Social Care, Continuing Health Care and local equipment and wheelchair providers
Be offered a wide range of training opportunities including, preceptorship, functional assessment and moving and handling training
Will have access to regular clinical supervision sessions to support your practice
Will have experience in using electronic records and be able to be a mobile worker
Have a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages
We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more details
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more details
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Occupational Therapy degree
Desirable
- Experience as a band 5/student in acute or in-patient adult rehabilitation, elderly care, and neurology
physical skills
Essential
- Ability to carry out patient manual handling tasks.
Desirable
- Ability to carry equipment such as wheelchair and commodes in and out of stores/ car and patient`s homes.
General
Essential
- Hold a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and/or experience of using a range of therapeutic occupational therapy interventions for the treatment of patients with a range of conditions.
Desirable
- Able to work as an autonomous practitioner
Knowledge and skill
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, other health professionals, patients or all ages and their relatives/carers, other non-health professionals
Knowledge and skill
Essential
- Ability to work in a team and have an understanding of what makes good teamwork
Mental Effort
Essential
- Ability to work under time constraints, ability to work autonomously
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Occupational Therapy degree
Desirable
- Experience as a band 5/student in acute or in-patient adult rehabilitation, elderly care, and neurology
physical skills
Essential
- Ability to carry out patient manual handling tasks.
Desirable
- Ability to carry equipment such as wheelchair and commodes in and out of stores/ car and patient`s homes.
General
Essential
- Hold a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and/or experience of using a range of therapeutic occupational therapy interventions for the treatment of patients with a range of conditions.
Desirable
- Able to work as an autonomous practitioner
Knowledge and skill
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, other health professionals, patients or all ages and their relatives/carers, other non-health professionals
Knowledge and skill
Essential
- Ability to work in a team and have an understanding of what makes good teamwork
Mental Effort
Essential
- Ability to work under time constraints, ability to work autonomously
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Address
Danesbury Neurological Centre Inpatient Rehab, ESD, ULV ICT
Anywhere across 8 rotations
AL6 9PW
Employer's website
https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
