Specialist Community Occupational Therapist

NHS; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join their Community Adult Health Service in Potters Bar. The role involves managing a varied caseload, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and promoting patient independence through tailored rehabilitation programs. Successful candidates will benefit from a supportive environment with opportunities for career development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction and local role introduction

Car lease scheme

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Career development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license and access to a car.
• Experience in managing complex caseloads.
• Ability to supervise junior staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Manage caseload effectively and communicate with team leads.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Patient-centered goal setting

Communication

Job description

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our team as part of the wider Community Adult Health Service, serving the Hertsmere locality in Hertfordshire.

The position offers experience with a mixed caseload, including amputees, neurological/stroke rehabilitation, Parkinson's disease, falls/balance impairments, orthopaedics, long-term conditions, and palliative/end-of-life care. The goal is to rehabilitate and maximize patients' potential, supporting activities that promote independent living at home.

Successful applicants will be part of an enthusiastic, patient-focused, holistic team treating patients in their homes. Our multidisciplinary team includes Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nurses, Healthcare and therapy assistants, and administrative support.

We collaborate with GPs, hospitals, social care, hospices, and third-sector organizations.

It is essential that you have a full UK driving license and access to your own car to travel within the Hertfordshire area.

Main duties of the job

1. Conduct comprehensive, multi-professional assessments and develop evidence-based treatment plans.
2. Perform overview and complex specialist assessments as needed.
3. Apply clinical guidelines to practice.
4. Develop individualized treatment programs using clinical reasoning and client-centered goal setting.
5. Manage your caseload effectively, communicating with team leads about service capacity.
6. Prescribe and fit equipment to maximize independence, including delivery from satellite stores.
7. Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary team members.
8. Work independently following Lone Working policies.
9. Identify and liaise with external agencies for patient support and referrals.
10. Triages referrals for OT and Physiotherapy, prioritizing based on clinical need.

About us

We value our staff’s well-being and offer:

• Comprehensive induction and local role introduction
• Car lease scheme (Band 5 and above)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Career development and training opportunities

Our structure supports clinical supervision and practice development, including supervising junior staff and students. For more benefits, visit: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Details

Date posted: 22 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,205 to £47,084 per year (including HCAS, pro-rata for part-time)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible

Location: Potters Bar Community Hospital, Barnet Road, Potters Bar, EN6 2RY

Job responsibilities

You will manage your own caseload under supervision, with regular support from the therapy lead. You will supervise junior team members and may have opportunities to educate students.

Note: Please refer to the detailed job description, person specification, and trust values for specific skills, knowledge, and experience requirements.