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.