A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Position
We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic inpatient therapy team at Watford General Hospital. This is a fixed term, full time post in the Care of the Elderly team, until 21st November 2026. The post has core hours of 8am-4pm and is part of 7 day working and would be included in that rota (frequency of 1:6 weekends) with rest days in the following week.
Role Overview
The role would involve utilising evidence-based clinical skills to support patients as well as supporting junior members of the team with complex cases. Good time management, a flexible approach, ability to problem solve and complex discharge planning are essential skills to this post, along with effective interpersonal and leadership skills.
Responsibilities
* Clinical management of a caseload, completing detailed assessment, treatment and discharge planning.
* Clinical supervision and support to junior therapists and therapy assistants.
Qualifications & Experience
Existing Band 7 Occupational Therapists within the Care of the Elderly Team provide peer support, as well as a well-established probationary, supervision and appraisal process. We also are able to support our Band 7 staff through the Trust’s leadership and development programmes with both internal and external courses.
Benefits
We offer a variety of flexible working options and staff wellbeing and development are a priority. Advantages include experience working with new hospital projects, virtual hospital success, and digital healthcare innovation.
Further information about flexible working options: www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net.
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
This advert closes on Thursday 20 Nov 2025.
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