Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Head Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 12 December 2025
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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 07816 117 459 or Caroline Finch 07798 623 534
Main duties of the job
* 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.
What we offer
* 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 the Care 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
28 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£50,008 to £56,908 a year Per annum, Pro rata (5% HCAS Included)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
367-AUC-9896
Job locations
Kingfisher Court
Harper Lane
Radlett
WD7 9HQ
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kingfisher Court
Harper Lane
Radlett
WD7 9HQ
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Professional Lead Occupational Therapist
Emily Boyce
07816117459
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