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Job requirements
Essential
19 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
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)
- Experience
Application of the OT Process.
- Experience
Experience of working as part of an MDT.
- Experience
Use of functional assessment and activity analysis.
- Experience
Relevant work experience in a variety of clinical placements
- Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of current best practice in OT.
- Skills and Knowledge
Ability to work single-handedly with individuals and groups.
- Skills and Knowledge
Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice.
- Skills and Knowledge
Understanding of team dynamics
- Skills and Knowledge
Basic knowledge of health legislation and current practice, risk assessment and management.
- Skills and Knowledge
Effective written, verbal and listening communication skills.
- Skills and Knowledge
Basic knowledge of the principals of clinical governance
- Skills and Knowledge
Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Skills and Knowledge
Health, safety and risk awareness.
- Skills and Knowledge
Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice.
- Education/Qualification
Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Education/Qualification
Current AHP with UK HCPC registration
- Education/Qualification
Evidence of active CPD portfolio
- Education/Qualification
Relevant Post graduate training.
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of delegation to support staff
- Experience
Previous experience of working in the NHS
Job overview
Join CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services as an Occupational Therapist on the Inpatient Rehabilitation Wards at Potters Bar Community Hospital.
As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will support patients with a variety of conditions through comprehensive occupational therapy assessment, treatment and discharge planning.
In this Band 5 role, you will:
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver patient-centred rehabilitation.
- Assess individual needs and plan appropriate occupational therapy interventions.
- Support safe, effective discharge planning.
This is an opportunity to develop your practice while contributing to rehabilitation that helps patients achieve the best possible outcomes.
Main duties of the job
As an Occupational Therapist within the bed-based unit, you will:
- Provide occupational therapy assessment and treatment for referred patients, planning, delivering and evaluating interventions for individuals and groups.
- Manage your own caseload autonomously in line with professional standards and clinical guidelines, maintaining accurate professional documentation.
- Contribute actively to the multi-disciplinary team, delivering a comprehensive Occupational Therapy service for residents of West Hertfordshire.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with referring CLCH acute and community services to support appropriate referrals and understanding of the Occupational Therapist and multi-professional team roles.
- Take part in Continuing Professional Development, in-service training, audit and research undertaken by the service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
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.
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This advert is for Occupational Therapist with Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £33677.00 to £40996.00. The contract type is Fixed term: 6 months (Until 23/05/2027). The application deadline is 01 Nov 2026.
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