Job summary
CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!
Are you an Occupational Therapist passionate about enabling people with neurological conditions to live well? Do you want to use your skills to help individuals regain independence, confidence, and quality of life? If you're looking for a role where occupation is central to rehabilitation, and where you'll be supported to grow professionally, this opportunity could be perfect for you.
The West Herts Community Neurological Rehabilitation Service is a specialist team supporting adults with conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, motor neurone disease, acquired brain injury, and complex post-stroke presentations.
Our MDT includes:
Occupational TherapistsPhysiotherapistsClinical PsychologistsSpecialist NursesRehabilitation AssistantsSkilled Administrators
We maintain strong links with local health and social care organisations, voluntary groups, and national networks.
Our base is Harpenden Memorial Hospital, a newly refurbished, bright, and spacious building with:
Gym space for rehabilitation programmesIndividual clinic roomsVirtual consultation facilitiesStaff collaboration areas
Outdoor seating and landscaped grounds
Main duties of the job
As an Occupational Therapist in our service, you'll apply your assessment, treatment, and evaluation skills in a variety of settings. Patients are seen in clinic, at home, in community venues, or virtually. You'll deliver both individual and group programmes, with creativity encouraged in design and approach.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct holistic assessments and develop tailored treatment plans
- Use occupation to enable independence and wellbeing
- Deliver therapy in clinic, homes, workplaces, and community settings
- Provide telephone and virtual sessions where appropriate
- Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines for integrated care
Opportunities include:
- Structured supervision and mentorship
- Access to CLCH learning and development programmes
- Participation in national networking groups
- Involvement in service development and QI projects
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: Help individuals regain independence and confidence
- Collaboration: Work in a supportive, multi-disciplinary team
- Professional Growth: Develop specialist skills with structured support
- Modern Facilities: Enjoy a newly refurbished hospital base
- Community Connection:Stay rooted locally while benefiting from CLCH's scale
- Flexibility: Balance your career with your life
PLEASE NOTE: All applicants must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
About us
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up)
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please refer to job description, person specification and CLCH Trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.**
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please refer to job description, person specification and CLCH Trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.**
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current HCPC registration
- Evidence of up to date CPD portfolio
- Involvement in Appraisal Scheme
- Attendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Adult Rehabilitation, Neurology, Older People Rehabilitation
Desirable
- Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post
- 1.7 Member of BAOT / RCOT
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Skills in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex neurological conditions and multi-pathologies
- Knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions including, neurology, multi-pathologies and falls
- Knowledge of role of Allied Health Professionals and interdisciplinary team working
- Ability to apply core occupational therapy skills across a range of clinical conditions within a client centred, goal setting
- Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence based practice relevant to occupational therapy practice in neurology
- Knowledge of the National Clinical Guidelines for Neuro and the National Service Framework for Long term Conditions
- Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate clinical reasoning
- Good communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format
- Basic IT skills - Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel
- Teaching of junior staff / students, peers in in service training setting
- Knowledge and understanding of the role of Social Services and voluntary agencies
- Experience of community rehabilitation
Desirable
- Supervision of assistant / junior staff
- Supervision of assistant / junior staff
- Knowledge and experience in research and audit
- Knowledge and understanding of National Service Framework for Older People, NICE Guidance and Clinical Guidelines for progressive conditions
- Knowledge and understanding of NICE and CSP/RCOT Fallers Guidelines
Key Attributes
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current HCPC registration
- Evidence of up to date CPD portfolio
- Involvement in Appraisal Scheme
- Attendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Adult Rehabilitation, Neurology, Older People Rehabilitation
Desirable
- Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post
- 1.7 Member of BAOT / RCOT
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Skills in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex neurological conditions and multi-pathologies
- Knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions including, neurology, multi-pathologies and falls
- Knowledge of role of Allied Health Professionals and interdisciplinary team working
- Ability to apply core occupational therapy skills across a range of clinical conditions within a client centred, goal setting
- Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence based practice relevant to occupational therapy practice in neurology
- Knowledge of the National Clinical Guidelines for Neuro and the National Service Framework for Long term Conditions
- Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate clinical reasoning
- Good communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format
- Basic IT skills - Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel
- Teaching of junior staff / students, peers in in service training setting
- Knowledge and understanding of the role of Social Services and voluntary agencies
- Experience of community rehabilitation
Desirable
- Supervision of assistant / junior staff
- Supervision of assistant / junior staff
- Knowledge and experience in research and audit
- Knowledge and understanding of National Service Framework for Older People, NICE Guidance and Clinical Guidelines for progressive conditions
- Knowledge and understanding of NICE and CSP/RCOT Fallers Guidelines
Key Attributes
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
