Band 7 Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist Complex under 6s

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

NHS Pension scheme

Professional supervision and CPD

Job summary

Hertfordshire's Children's Occupational Therapy Service at HCT is recruiting an experienced Occupational Therapist to support babies to 6-year-olds with complex needs. This 1 WTE post involves travel across West Hertfordshire, with bases in Watford and Hemel Hempstead.

You will assess and provide evidence-based interventions for children with physical disabilities, working within a multidisciplinary team and across education, social care and health settings. An HCPC registration is required.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered with eligible child health experience.
• Experience delivering OT assessments and interventions for CYP with disabilities.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation affecting children and families.
• Ability to travel across West Hertfordshire to support Watford and Hemel Hempstead.
• Collaborative working with other health, social care, education and voluntary sectors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct OT assessments and provide evidence-based interventions for CYP.
• Provide clinical support to a team of health professionals.
• Maintain links to professionals in health, social care, education and voluntary sectors.
• Work with wider OT team in locality and support junior colleagues.
• Deliver services in mainstream and specialist settings.

Skills

HCPC registration

CYP experience

Pediatric/child health

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Hertfordshire's Children and Young People's (CYP) Occupational Therapy Service at HCT (Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust) has dedicated specialist Band 7 posts to support children with complex needs and their families from birth to 6 years., We are looking to recruit an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT), who has the relevant skills, training and experience in supporting children who have physical disabilities which impact on their participation of activities of daily life. This 1 WTE post will involve travel across West Hertfordshire, supporting families and children who live in Watford and Hemel Hempstead. Office bases are Peace Children's Centre in Watford and Marlowes Health and Wellbeing Centre in Hemel.

Responsibilities

• Be a qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration.
• Have 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 children in a variety of settings, e.g. mainstream and specialist provisions.
• Provide clinical support to a team of health professionals.
• Have knowledge of relevant legislation.
• 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.

What 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
• A structured induction period

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 Pioneering, Caring, and Inclusive, working together to turn this vision into reality.

Benefits

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/ professional life, including up to 5 days of carers leave (pro rata)
• Employee Assistance Programmeoffering 24/2 confidential support for personal or work-related issues
• Cycle to Work and Car Lease Schemes
• Blue Light Card and NHS Discounts
• Health and wellbeing support, including free flu jabs, Physiotherapy referrals, eye care vouchers, etc
• Occupational Pension Schemewith competitive benefits
• Enhanced sick payabove 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.