Senior Occupational Therapist — Lead & Develop OT Services

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health trust in Hemel Hempstead is seeking an Occupational Therapist to manage client caseloads with complex needs. Responsibilities include providing leadership to junior staff, developing interventions, and maintaining clinical records. The successful candidate must possess UK professional registration and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development. This position offers a supportive environment with a strong focus on staff welfare and work-life balance.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Focus on employee wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience managing a caseload of clients with complex OT needs.
• Ability to provide leadership and supervision to junior staff.
• Strong collaboration skills with service users and multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients using evidence-based principles.
• Lead and supervise junior staff and OT students.
• Develop and evaluate OT services and interventions.
• Maintain clinical records using an electronic system.

Skills

Evidence based/client-centred principles

Leadership

Client management

Communication

Education

UK professional registration

Job description

A leading mental health trust in Hemel Hempstead is seeking an Occupational Therapist to manage client caseloads with complex needs. Responsibilities include providing leadership to junior staff, developing interventions, and maintaining clinical records. The successful candidate must possess UK professional registration and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development. This position offers a supportive environment with a strong focus on staff welfare and work-life balance.