Rotational Community Occupational Therapist | Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust; Welwyn; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in Welwyn is seeking motivated Occupational Therapists for community rotations. The role offers diverse clinical experience in various teams, emphasizing high-quality assessments and interventions. Candidates will benefit from ongoing training, support, and supervision. A full valid driving license is essential. This is a great place to work with numerous benefits aimed at supporting staff wellbeing and development. Applications are encouraged to be submitted early as the vacancy may close sooner due to high interest. The position closes on the 26th of December 2025.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Training opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Be part of a mixed team delivering Occupational Therapy.
• Work with GPs, Adult Social Care, and local providers.
• Access to regular clinical supervision sessions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Occupational Therapy.
• Provide assessments and interventions.
• Participate in training opportunities and clinical supervision.

Skills

High quality Occupational Therapy Assessment

Intervention skills

Team collaboration

Using electronic records

Functional assessment

Driving license

Job description

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

Current vacancies are in Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Team, Discharge Home to assess team and QVM inpatient rehab unit.

You will have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills and knowledge within a wide range of specialist teams. The rotation includes our ICT, Discharge Home to Assess, ESD, Inpatient Rehab (QVM & Danesbury Hospitals).

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.

‘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: 7th Jan 2026

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

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)

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.

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.

This advert closes on Friday 26 Dec 2025