Role Summary
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust’s Children and Young People’s Occupational Therapy Service has dedicated specialist posts to support CYP with occupational performance needs which impact on their access to activities of daily life including equipment, and in adaptations to the their home.
We are excited to be able to offer a full time Band 5/6 (dependent on experience) Occupational Therapist (OT) post. The post is based in Hertford, in the Social Care team.
Key Responsibilities
* Asses and provide equipment and home adaptations for children and families.
* Develop and maintain clinical pathways.
* Recommend and deliver specialist home equipment including minor and major adaptations.
* Maintain a high degree of professionalism when working in highly emotive situations.
* Have a foundation in safeguarding assessment and risk assessment relating to equipment provision.
* Work within the legislative framework of CYP including the Children’s Act (1989), Chronically sick and disabled persons Act (1970) and working alongside the housing team.
Qualifications and Skills
* Be a qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration.
* Have knowledge of working within CYP services and with a range of developmental, neurological and health conditions or be willing to develop your knowledge and skills in this area.
* Have interest in the recommendation and delivery of specialist home equipment including minor and major adaptations in the family’s own home.
* Maintain a high degree of professionalism when working in highly emotive situations.
* Have a foundation in safeguarding assessment and risk assessment relating to equipment provision.
* Work within the legislative framework of CYP including the Children’s Act (1989), Chronically sick and disabled persons Act (1970) and working alongside the housing team.
* Excellent communication, clinical reasoning and organisational skills.
* Must be a team player but be able to work autonomously and champion the needs of patients.
* Full valid driving licence and access to a car for business travel.
Benefits
* A friendly team and a great place to work.
* Regular line‑management and professional supervision.
* Personal development planning and opportunities for continuing professional development.
* Access to internal and external training to further develop specialist OT and leadership skills.
* Mentoring and coaching.
* Structured induction period and a peer buddy during your first few months.
* High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary (subject to a minimum payment of £1,303 and a maximum payment of £2,198 per annum).
* Generous annual leave (27 days rising to 33 with long service).
* Flexible working arrangements, including up to 5 days of carer's leave (pro‑rata).
* Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 confidential support for personal or work‑related issues.
* Cycle to Work and Car Lease Schemes.
* Blue Light Card and NHS discounts.
* Health and wellbeing support, including free flu jabs, physiotherapy referrals, and eye care vouchers.
* Occupational pension scheme with competitive benefits.
* Enhanced sick pay above statutory entitlements.
Equality and Inclusion
HCT celebrates diversity and actively encourages applicants from all backgrounds, ages, and communities to apply.
Application Deadline
This advert closes on Saturday 2 May 2026.
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