Band 6 - Rotational Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Therapies

Go back West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Band 6 - Rotational Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Therapies The closing date is 10 December 2025 We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic inpatient therapy team at Watford General Hospital. We are welcoming applications for a full time, rotational Band 6 to work in rotations to include: Stroke, Medical, Frailty, Orthopaedics and Surgery, Care of the Elderly, Cardio-respiratory, AAU and in the community. The post has core hours of 8am to 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. The role would involve utilising evidence based clinical skills to support patients as well as supporting junior members of the team. Previous NHS experience is essential. Main duties of the job Clinical management of a caseload, completing detailed assessment, treatment and discharge planning. Clinical supervision and support to junior therapists and therapy assistants. There are Band 7 Occupational Therapists within teams for support, as well as a well established probationary, supervision and appraisal process. We also are able to support our Band 6 staff through development programmes with both internal and external courses. 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. About us With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contactwestherts.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. Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role. Person Specification Education and qualifications: Occupational Therapy degree qualification or equivalent & NHS experience. Registration with the Health Care Professions Council. Evidence of Continued Professional Development and reflective practice. Membership of BAOT/COT. Membership of special interest group. Experience on a broad band 5 or band 6 rotational scheme. Attendance at post-graduate course(s) in relevant field. Attendance at Student supervisors' course. Knowledge: Understanding of Occupational Therapy structure in NHS. Understanding of Occupational Therapy models of practice. Standards - HCPC/COT/Local Legislation and litigation related to Occupational Therapy. Professional ethics and their application in practice. Policies and procedures (local e.g. Health and Safety). Ability to search and review the evidence base. Understanding of clinical governance and the implications for the service. Commitment to learning. Application of specific assessment techniques. Evidence of written projects/audits. Relevant Standardised assessments. Relevant outcome measures. Experience: NHS experience. Clinical problem-solving ability. Highly developed physical skills, dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills for assessment and treatment of patients. Ability to assess patient conditions, establish a diagnosis and formulate a treatment plan, from a range of OT modalities. Physical fitness to move and handle patients and equipment. Previous experience of working in the acute hospital setting (qualified or as a student). 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. West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr