Occupational Therapist

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Grade: Band 6

Trust: Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Location: Hoddesdon Health Centre/ Bishops College

Ward/Dept: Upper Lea Valley/ Lower Lea Valley ICT

Hours: Full time - Up to 37.5 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Mon - Fri, 9-5pm or 10-6pm

Pay Rates - Day: £22.89

Why might this job interest you?

At Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust, an opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to work within the Upper Lea Valley Community Team/Lower Lea Valley ICT Team across the sites including Hoddesdon Health Centre and Bishops College.

They are looking to recruit an experienced Occupational Therapist to provide specialist Occupational therapy to patients in the community.

Responsibilities of this job role

If you are successful in your application to this post, you will be expected to manage and deliver on the responsibilities outlined below - as well as those not included here, call today to discuss further:

• Be part of an integrated health care team; to provide clinical leadership and support to the multidisciplinary team in providing care to avoid inappropriate admissions to hospital, support early hospital discharge and work with a core community caseload.

To be successful in applying for this role you will need:

HCPC registered

Occupational Therapy degree or equivalent

Experience of community working

UK Driving License/Use of a car for work essential

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of

• Relevant Qualifications
• Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

· Putting People in Places to Care - be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

• Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.

• Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider

• First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.

• Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.

• Working options to suit your lifestyle?- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.

• Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP’s own academy.
• Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
• Being part of the NHSP Community means you’ll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.