Job summary
Rare opportunity We are recruiting for a Head Occupational Therapist
Join our friendly and supportive team in Acute Inpatient & Crisis Services
We provide an outstanding OT service for people using our services.
This role is based at Kingfisher Court in Radlett.
You will have the support of the Head of AHP and the Lead OT and will be part of the Head OT team across the in-patient and crisis services.
Due to the location of this post and the need to travel across the county, a car driver, or use of other motorised transport e.g. moped or motorbike is essential for this role (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving).
There are opportunities for career development and learning including gaining formal qualifications, for instance in reducing restrictive practice, leadership academy, sensory integration or trauma informed care.
If you have any questions, or if you are interested in the established Return to Work scheme, please do contact Emily Boyce or Caroline Finch
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will:
* have the opportunity to hold a complex clinical caseload, as well as provide leadership for a team of therapists and therapy assistants with the support of the Lead OT
* develop leadership skills as well as specialist clinical skills (such as Sensory Integration, Trauma Informed approaches, Neurodiversity, Positive Behavioural Support etc (depending on interest)
* join a team of Head OT's who lead the inpatient wards and the crisis teams
* be an integral part of the team to take the various quality improvements forward
* develop and establish the OT pathway and interventions across the teams.
In return, we can offer you:
* leadership and management training opportunities
* 5% on top of basic salary high cost allowance supplement (max £2,122 per annum pro rata)
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays - pro rata
* One of the UK's best pension schemes
* Comprehensive health and wellbeing services
* Special leave for family and personal reasons
* NHS Car Lease Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Details
Date posted
12 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum, pro rata (5% HCAS Included)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
367-A&UC-9896-B
Job locations
Kingfisher Court
Harper Lane
Radlett
WD7 9HQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal
To lead in the planning, development and evaluation of OT services, holding responsibility for defined projects where appropriate
To regularly support staff to supervise OT students on practice placement, following attendance at an approved Fieldwork Educators course.
To manage a small caseload of clients with highly complex OT needs, using evidence based/client-centered principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in clinic and community settings and on home visits.
To apply in depth knowledge of the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) and other standardised assessment approaches relevant to the clinical setting.
For a More in-depth Person and Job Description please read attached before applying
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal
To lead in the planning, development and evaluation of OT services, holding responsibility for defined projects where appropriate
To regularly support staff to supervise OT students on practice placement, following attendance at an approved Fieldwork Educators course.
To manage a small caseload of clients with highly complex OT needs, using evidence based/client-centered principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in clinic and community settings and on home visits.
To apply in depth knowledge of the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) and other standardised assessment approaches relevant to the clinical setting.
For a More in-depth Person and Job Description please read attached before applying
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* BSc/MSc/PG Dip Occupational Therapy
* HCPC registration
* Evidence of clinical post registration training
* Proficient use of Microsoft Office and associated packages.
* Practice Placement qualification/APPLE accreditation
Desirable
* Membership of RCOT, including specialist section
* First line management training
* Solution Focussed Brief Therapy training
* Cognitive Behavioural Therapy training
* AMPS/ESI/SI training
Experience
Essential
* Post registration experience in acute mental health
* Applied experience of providing both individual and group work interventions.
* Highly Specialist knowledge and experience of using and applying the Model of Human Occupation assessment tools, or others appropriate to area
* Experience of other specialist Occupational Therapy assessment tools, e.g. AMPS, Pool Activity Levels
* Documented evidence of continuing professional development
* Experience in providing advice, support and clinical supervision to junior staff and/or students
* Applied knowledge of Recovery principles and how these relate to OT
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* BSc/MSc/PG Dip Occupational Therapy
* HCPC registration
* Evidence of clinical post registration training
* Proficient use of Microsoft Office and associated packages.
* Practice Placement qualification/APPLE accreditation
Desirable
* Membership of RCOT, including specialist section
* First line management training
* Solution Focussed Brief Therapy training
* Cognitive Behavioural Therapy training
* AMPS/ESI/SI training
Experience
Essential
* Post registration experience in acute mental health
* Applied experience of providing both individual and group work interventions.
* Highly Specialist knowledge and experience of using and applying the Model of Human Occupation assessment tools, or others appropriate to area
* Experience of other specialist Occupational Therapy assessment tools, e.g. AMPS, Pool Activity Levels
* Documented evidence of continuing professional development
* Experience in providing advice, support and clinical supervision to junior staff and/or students
* Applied knowledge of Recovery principles and how these relate to OT
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kingfisher Court
Harper Lane
Radlett
WD7 9HQ
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Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kingfisher Court
Harper Lane
Radlett
WD7 9HQ
Employer's website
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