# Head Occupational Therapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/head-occupational-therapist/0ec7ec31-1fdb-4271-9213-be8cc21705d5 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/head-occupational-therapist/0ec7ec31-1fdb-4271-9213-be8cc21705d5.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Hatfield - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Occupational Therapist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £51,657 - £58,785 per annum pro rata, Inclusive of 5% HCAs - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (approx 13 hours a week) - **Employment type:** Part time - 13.5 hours per week (negotiable) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-14T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-29T11:52:44.553Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Hertfordshire/Bishops_Stortford/Hertfordshire_Partnership_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Occupational_Therapist/Occupational_Therapist-v8025079 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8025079?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.hpft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Trust (HPFT) is looking for a part time band 7 Occupational Therapist to cover maternity leave, to work within the Community Adult Mental Health Services. The post is based in Bishop's Stortford but would require travel to various locations in the north and East of Hertfordshire part time hours, no shift working. Hybrid working available. As an Occupational Therapist in HPFT you would: Be part of an OT team, not a lone professional Be part of MDTs that value and respect OT Involvement in CPD and reflective practice. All our OTs are supervised by experienced Specialist/Head/Lead Occupational Therapists You would receive support and be part of an OT network across all the services. If you are new to the area or considering career progression – we can support you. Car driver essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving) ### Main duties of the job The Head OT would co-ordinate and oversee the community OT service for Adults across the South East and North central quadrants. They would carry a small caseload as well as having managerial responsibilities which would include, supervision, service development, recruitment and retention, training etc. Training opportunities would be available for the enthusiastic applicants who could fulfil this role. You would be part of a supportive team of Head and Lead OTs. Training will be offered with regards to developing leadership skills, Model of Human Occupation as well as a variety of in-service training opportunities. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To manage a small caseload of clients with complex OT needs. To provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal- To lead in the planning, development and evaluation of OT services, holding responsibility for defined projects where appropriate- To regularly support staff to supervise OT students on practice placement, following attendance at an approved Fieldwork Educators course.- To apply in depth knowledge of the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) and other standardised assessment approaches relevant to the clinical setting. ## Job Details Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Trust (HPFT) is looking for a part time band 7 Occupational Therapist to cover maternity leave, to work within the Community Adult Mental Health Services. The post is based in Bishop's Stortford but would require travel to various locations in the north and East of Hertfordshire part time hours, no shift working. Hybrid working available. As an Occupational Therapist in HPFT you would: Be part of an OT team, not a lone professional Be part of MDTs that value and respect OT Involvement in CPD and reflective practice. All our OTs are supervised by experienced Specialist/Head/Lead Occupational Therapists You would receive support and be part of an OT network across all the services. If you are new to the area or considering career progression – we can support you. Car driver essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving) ## Job Description The Head OT would co-ordinate and oversee the community OT service for Adults across the South East and North central quadrants. They would carry a small caseload as well as having managerial responsibilities which would include, supervision, service development, recruitment and retention, training etc. Training opportunities would be available for the enthusiastic applicants who could fulfil this role. You would be part of a supportive team of Head and Lead OTs. Training will be offered with regards to developing leadership skills, Model of Human Occupation as well as a variety of in-service training opportunities. ## Responsibilities To manage a small caseload of clients with complex OT needs. To provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal- To lead in the planning, development and evaluation of OT services, holding responsibility for defined projects where appropriate- To regularly support staff to supervise OT students on practice placement, following attendance at an approved Fieldwork Educators course.- To apply in depth knowledge of the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) and other standardised assessment approaches relevant to the clinical setting. ## Person Specification ### PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE **Essential** - Post registration experience in relevant clinical setting/s at a B6 level - Applied experience of providing both individual and group work interventions. - Highly Specialist knowledge and experience of using and applying the Model of Human Occupation assessment tools, or others appropriate to area. - Experience of other specialist Occupational Therapy assessment tools, e.g. AMPS, SI - Documented evidence of continuing professional development - Experience in providing advice, support and clinical supervision to junior staff and/or students - Applied knowledge of Recovery principles and how these relate to OT **Desirable** - Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or learning disability in a variety of health and social care settings - Involvement in recruiting staff - Experience in research or audit - Previous experience of having worked at Band 7 level ### QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION TRAINING **Essential** - BSc/MSc/PG Dip Occupational Therapy - HCPC registration - Evidence of clinical post registration training - Proficient use of Microsoft Office and associated packages. - Practice Placement qualification/APPLE accreditation **Desirable** - Membership of RCOT, including specialist section - First line management training - Solution Focussed Brief Therapy training - AMPS/ESI/SI training ## Documents - [jd and ps (pdf, 728.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10311889) - [refer a friend (pdf, 160.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2083) - [staff benefits (pdf, 888.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2165) - [guidance on ai usage in job applications (pdf, 55.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2305) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.