Occupational Therapist Hertfordshire

To apply for this job please visit www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk.

Posting date:
09 January 2025
Salary:
Not specified
Additional salary information:
£29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Hours:
Full time
Closing date:
08 February 2025
Location:
Stevenage, SG1 4AB
Company:
East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
Job type:
Permanent
Job reference:
6887235/361-6887235

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust

About the Role:

We are recruiting a rotational Occupational Therapist for the East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust. This role provides opportunities to gain extensive experience in various clinical areas within the Acute Trust.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assess and treat patients’ caseloads autonomously.
  • Maintain patient records accurately.
  • Communicate with medical, nursing, social work and other healthcare professionals, patients, relatives, and carers.
  • Undertake comprehensive assessments of patient’s occupational performance (self-maintenance, productivity, leisure).
  • Assess and treat patients with diverse and complex presentations.
  • Carry out home visits (accompanied and unaccompanied) to assess patient functioning.
  • Communicate with relatives and carers regarding care and treatment plans.

Skills and Expertise:

  • Sound clinical reasoning skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work within a team
  • Initiative and problem-solving skills
  • Experience as an Occupational Therapist (experienced or newly qualified)

Job Facilities/Benefits:

  • Flexible working patterns (considered on a case-by-case basis)

Why Join Us:

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust offers dedicated staff, a commitment to patient-led care and a positive work-life balance. We encourage flexible working arrangements and strive for a collaborative environment. The Trust is committed to ongoing transformation, placing staff and patient needs at its core.