Band 7 - Occupational Therapist, Care of the Elderly

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic inpatient therapy team at Watford General Hospital.

We are welcoming applications for a fixed term, full time post in the Care of the Elderly team, until 21st November 2026.

The post has core hours of 8am-4pm and is part of 7 day working and would be included in that rota (frequency of 1:6 weekends) with rest days in the following week.

The role would involve utilising evidenced based clinical skills to support patients as well as supporting junior members of the team with complex cases.

Main duties of the job

The role would involve utilising evidenced based clinical skills to support patients as well as supporting junior members of the team with complex cases.

Good time management, a flexible approach, ability to problem solve and complex discharge planning are essential skills to this post, along with effective interpersonal and leadership skills.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical management of a caseload, completing detailed assessment, treatment and discharge planning.

Clinical supervision and support to junior therapists and therapy assistants.

There are existing Band 7 Occupational Therapists within the Care of the Elderly Team to provide peer support, as well as a well-established probationary, supervision and appraisal process. We also are able to support our Band 7 staff through the Trust’s leadership and development programmes with both internal and external courses.