Rotational Community Occupational Therapist

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS community trust is seeking a Rotational Community Occupational Therapist to join their Band 5 Community Rotation. This role offers opportunities to develop skills in various specialist teams. Candidates should hold an Occupational Therapy degree and possess experience in rehabilitation settings. A full valid driving license is essential. Competitive salary and benefits defined in the job specifics.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Support for flexible working options

Regular supervision and training

Qualifications

• Experience as a band 5/student in acute or in-patient adult rehabilitation, elderly care, and neurology.
• Knowledge of various therapeutic interventions.
• Ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Occupational Therapy Assessment and Interventions.
• Work in partnership with GPs and other health services.
• Participate in regular clinical supervision sessions.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Job description

Rotational Community Occupational Therapist

We have 3 exciting opportunities for aspiring and motivated Occupational Therapists to join our Band 5 Community Rotation.

You will have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills and knowledge within a wide range of specialist teams. The rotation includes working in our Intermediate Community Team, Discharge Home to Assess Team, Early Supported Discharge Team, and Inpatient Rehabilitation units.

You will have an opportunity to network within our highly skilled and experienced pool of OTs, and be supported along your career with training and regular supervision to ensure your practices are relevant and up to date.

Quotes from our B5s:

'The rotation has provided continuity in my professional development. The training has expanded my knowledge and understanding of neurorehabilitation including vocational and cognitive rehab. I would recommend HCT as a wonderful place to work, where everyone has time for you and your success is celebrated'

'From day one I was welcomed, supported and guided in an environment where I felt safe to learn, ask questions and grow. I now feel equipped to manage patients with a wide range of needs. This has been one of the most rewarding and meaningful chapters of my career so far. '

*Proposed interview date: 14th October 2025

As you move around your rotation, different bases may / may not attract the 5% fringe high cost allowance.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

Be part of a skill mixed team delivering high quality Occupational Therapy Assessment and Interventions

Work in partnership with GPs, Adult Social Care, Continuing Health Care and local equipment and wheelchair providers

Be offered a wide range of training opportunities including, preceptorship, functional assessment and moving and handling training

Will have access to regular clinical supervision sessions to support your practice

Will have experience in using electronic records and be able to be a mobile worker

Have a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

About us

A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff

We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities

Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision

We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages

We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now

You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more details

Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Occupational Therapy degree
• Experience as a band 5/student in acute or in-patient adult rehabilitation, elderly care, and neurology

physical skills

• Ability to carry out patient manual handling tasks.
• Ability to carry equipment such as wheelchair and commodes in and out of stores/ car and patient`s homes.

General

• Hold a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Experience and knowledge

• Knowledge and/or experience of using a range of therapeutic occupational therapy interventions for the treatment of patients with a range of conditions.
• Able to work as an autonomous practitioner

Knowledge and skill

• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, other health professionals, patients or all ages and their relatives/carers, other non-health professionals

Knowledge and skill

• Ability to work in a team and have an understanding of what makes good teamwork

Mental Effort

• Ability to work under time constraints, ability to work autonomously

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Danesbury Neurological Centre Inpatient Rehab, ESD, ULV ICT

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearper annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

812-25-CB-ROT-3

Job locations

Danesbury Neurological Centre Inpatient Rehab, ESD, ULV ICT