Job overview

Due to maternity leave, Hertfordshire’s Children and Young People’s (CYP) Occupational Therapy Service are looking for a dynamic and motivated Occupational Therapist (OT) to do a fixed term post for 9 months.  Our service has dedicated specialist Band 7 posts to support CYP with health/occupational performance needs and we are looking for an experienced OT who has relevant skills, training and experience in supporting CYP who have functional difficulties which impact on their participation of activities in daily life.   

This 1 WTE  post is made up of community sessions in the Watford area and  sessions within a special school in Stevenage, Lonsdale School.

You will be part of a friendly and supportive integrated therapies team (CYP Therapies), delivering a locally driven, needs led service; ensuring children and their families are at the heart of service delivery.   

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust provides Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Services for families across the county.  Our service is jointly commissioned by health and education, allowing us to provide a seamless pathway of care from early years through to schools, specialist provisions and further education settings.

Main duties of the job

You will:

• Be a qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration
• Have highly specialist knowledge & skills in working with CYP & their families/carers, who have a range of developmental, neurological and health conditions
• Deliver occupational therapy assessments and evidence-based interventions to CYP in a variety of settings, e.g. mainstream and specialist provisions
• Provide clinical support to a team of health professionals
• Maintain strong links to professionals working in health, social care, Education and the Voluntary Sector
• Work collaboratively with members of the wider OT team in your locality area, and support more junior colleagues

We offer:

• A friendly team & a great place to work
• Regular managerial supervision and mentoring
• A well-established Appraisal system
• Professional supervision through Action Learning Sets
• Personal development planning & access to training to develop your CPD, leadership & management skills
• Structured induction period

Working for our organisation

We’re delighted that you're exploring a career with HCT.   As an organisation, we’re committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and rewarding work environment — one where you’ll feel valued and empowered to make a real difference.

At HCT, we put patients, their families, and carers at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is simple yet powerful: Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities. Our dedicated staff take pride in being Innovative, Caring, and Agile, working together to turn this vision into reality.

Working with us comes with a host of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance:

• Generous annual leave (27 days rising to 33 with long service)
• Flexible working arrangements to help balance personal and professional life, including up to 5 days of carers leave (pro rata)
• Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 confidential support for personal or work-related issues
• Cycle to Work and Car Lease Schemes to make your commute healthier or easier
• Blue Light Card and NHS Discounts
• Health and wellbeing support, including free flu jabs, Physiotherapy referrals, eye care vouchers
• Occupational Pension Scheme
• Enhanced sick pay above statutory entitlements

We celebrate diversity and actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds, ages, and communities to apply.

You’ve taken a fantastic first step by considering HCT. We’re excited about the possibility of welcoming you to our team and taking the next step in your journey with us.