Job summary
- Main area
- Occpational Therapist
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 824-HERTS-7545608-A
- Employer
- Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Hemel Hempstead Hospital
- Town
- Hemel Hempstead
- Salary
- £32,602 - £39,686 per annum, inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Occupational Therapist
Band 5
Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.
We are rated Good by the Care Quality Commission and are ranked among top NHS employers. Community healthcare is our focus and our passion. We champion the role of community health professionals to make sure our patients get great care closer to home.
Job overview
CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our in-patient Intermediate care general rehabilitation service in West Hertfordshire. We are looking for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the OT team and wider MDT at St Peter’s Ward, Hemel Hempstead Hospital.
This is a service for the rehabilitation of adults presenting with a range of physical dysfunction/or disabilities resulting from injury, illness, surgery or chronic disease. Many of the patients are referred from an acute hospital, and some may be referred from the community settings and establishments.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the team, who has the passion and skills for delivering and maintaining in the team, a high standard of rehabilitation. You will be working with a multidisciplinary team that includes physiotherapists, Nurses, Dietitian, Rehabilitation Assistants, Speech and Language therapists and Social Workers.
You can look forward to an award-winning training and development, excellent benefits including assistance with transport, childcare, parking and comprehensive pension and health care schemes
If you are ready to join our team, then we are waiting to receive your application!
• To be part of a weekend therapy roster
Working for our organisation
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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**
Person specification
Education/Qualification
Essential criteria
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable criteria
- Relevant post graduate training
- Member of RCOT/special interest group
Experience
Essential criteria
- Application of the OT Process in a clinical setting
- Use of functional assessment and activity analysis
- Relevant work experience in a variety of clinical placements
Desirable criteria
- Experience of delegation to support staff
- Experience of working as part of an MDT
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of current best practice in OT
- Ability to analyse, assess and implement treatment plans for a wide range of individuals with rehabilitation needs.
- Ability to carry out cognitive assessments to inform your treatment plan.
- Awareness of how to adapt treatment approach to enhance the rehabilitation experience for those with cognitive impairments.
- Awareness of how to create a safe discharge plan, utilising external agencies to support the clients ongoing rehabilitation and care needs in the community.
- Awareness of prescription of simple aids and equipment to support with enhancing independent functioning.
- Basic knowledge of health legislation and current practice, risk assessment and management
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
- IT Skills including Word processing and internet skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Hannah Gordon
- Job title
- Occupational Therapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01442 287721
- Additional information
Monday- Friday 08:15-16:15
Informal visits are encouraged and welcomed
Alternative contact details - Charlotte Watson - 07342 700414
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