Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist Health/EHCP
Due to maternity leave, Hertfordshire Children and Young People’s (CYP) Occupational Therapy Service is looking for a dynamic and motivated Occupational Therapist (OT) to do a fixed‑term post for 9 months. This 1 WTE post involves community sessions in the Watford area and sessions within Lonsdale School, Stevenage.
Working for our organisation
We’re delighted that you’re exploring a career with HCT. Patients, their families and carers are at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is simple yet powerful: Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities. We are innovative, caring and agile, working together to turn this vision into reality.
Benefits
* Generous annual leave (27 days rising to 33 with long service)
* Flexible working arrangements to balance personal and professional life
* Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 confidential support
* Cycle to Work and Car Lease Schemes
* Blue Light Card and NHS Discounts
* Health and wellbeing support, including free flu jabs and eye care vouchers
* Occupational Pension Scheme
* Enhanced sick pay above statutory entitlements
Main duties of the job
* Be a qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration
* Have highly specialist knowledge and skills in working with CYP & their families/carers who have a range of developmental, neurological and health conditions
* Deliver occupational therapy assessments and evidence‑based interventions to CYP in a variety of settings, e.g. mainstream and specialist provisions
* Provide clinical support to a team of health professionals
* Maintain strong links to professionals working in health, social care, education and the voluntary sector
* Work collaboratively with members of the wider OT team in your locality area and support more junior colleagues
Person specification
Qualifications And Training - Essential criteria
* Highly specialist knowledge acquired through degree or equivalent qualifications in sensory integration theory and assessment
* Continued Professional Development evidenced by attendance at specialist postgraduate courses to maintain and develop own specialist knowledge and expertise
* Recognised OT Qualification leading to registration with HCPC
* HCPC licence to practice
* Registered member of British Association of OT
* Supervision/Clinical Educators Course attendance
Experience And Knowledge - Essential criteria
* Working knowledge of electronic patient record system
* Knowledge of current safeguarding procedures
* Evidence of involvement in service policy development in area of specialism
* Experience of working with different professional disciplines and agencies
* Experience of clinical supervision to wide range of staff in area of specialism
* Knowledge of NHS, education and social care policy and directives where these impact on area of specialism or service delivery
* Evidence of delivering training in area of specialism
* High level clinical skills including assessment and provision of equipment
* Experience of advising/providing second opinions
Skills And Abilities - Essential criteria
* Excellent communication skills both oral and written, including the ability to liaise and negotiate
* Knowledge of barriers to understanding & ability to explain complex issues simply
* Ability to establish positive relationships and mutual respect with people at all levels
* Able to analyse and interpret complex data
* Effective problem‑solving skills
* Computer literate including use of Excel spreadsheets, databases and PowerPoint
* Ability to work for long periods whilst maintaining concentration
Other Requirements - Essential criteria
* Eligible to live and work in the UK
* Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
* Experience and evidence of engagement around equality, diversity and inclusion issues in relation to policy, service development and service delivery in respect of both services to users and the management of staff
Additional information
You will need a full valid driving licence, and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a 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 (pro rata where applicable and dependent on base location).
Applications for full‑time and part‑time work will be considered.
Interview date has been set for 04 December 2025.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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