Job summary Are you an experienced occupational therapist looking to utilise your skills and experience in a fast-paced environment? Are you able to handle multiple sources of information simultaneously and communicate the outcome of your work clearly across multiple teams and organisations? If you can answer yes to any of the above then we may just have the job for you.We are currently looking for a occupational therapist to work across our pathway between SPOC / In-reach team and our rehabilitation beds. The post holder will have access to multi-organisational partners to improve patient experience and will support patient flow to contribute to timely and excellent standards of care. Working across the pathway will give the post holder significant exposure and experience to the workings of the NHS system. If you have experience of working in acute, community or rehab services dealing with complex challenges and are keen to do something different in a highly performing, stimulating and fast-paced environment then this may be your opportunity.You will be fully supported by the team and service manager as you grow your knowledge of clinical services within West Hertfordshire and beyond to ensure patients receive the most appropriate care in a timely manner Main duties of the job Work in partnership between primary and secondary care, assist with the development, implementation and evaluation of a discharge planning service, for patients that are being discharged from acute hospital services into the care of community-based services. Assist the discharge planning teams in acute hospitals to ensure that service users are referred to the most suitable community pathway. Where disagreement exits, to work collaboratively to ensure the best outcome for the patient. About us Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours We can offer you: A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up) Flexible working options Annual travel card loan Training, support and development in your career To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £48,270 to £54,931 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 824-HERTS-7000775 Job locations Watford General Hospital 60 Vicarage Road Watford WD18 0HB Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy Registered Occupational Therapist Current HCPC registration Demonstratable successful innovation in clinical practice Evidence of CPD relevant to acute and rehabilitation practice Up to date CPD portfolio Desirable Evidence of service improvement within previous role Member of BAOT Diploma in Management Studies or equivalent / Post graduate qualification in specialist area. Experience Essential Previous experience working within either an acute hospital or rehab unit or community service Able to communicate with patients, relatives and MDT and on occasions deal with conflicting views Appropriate clinical experience post registration to work at senior level Experience of an working as an OT in at least acute / rehabilitation Experience working in multi-disciplinary team NHS experience Desirable Knowledge of common causes of delays which lead to a delayed transfer of care (DTOC) for patients Skills and knowledge Essential Knowledge of the local health and social care system Knowledge of NHS reforms and key local and national policy drivers Knowledge of acute hospital settings and where common delays to the transfer of care may occur Advanced skills in assessment and treatment of people with multi-pathologies Ability to apply core OT skills across a range of clinical conditions with client centred, goal setting approach. Communicate effectively at all levels Computer literacy Well-developed verbal and written communication skills Desirable Knowledge of community-based nursing and therapy pathways and rehab units Other Essential Car driver - with access to car insured for business - unless Equality Act (2010) applies. To participate in 7 day working - weekend and bank holidays included. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy Registered Occupational Therapist Current HCPC registration Demonstratable successful innovation in clinical practice Evidence of CPD relevant to acute and rehabilitation practice Up to date CPD portfolio Desirable Evidence of service improvement within previous role Member of BAOT Diploma in Management Studies or equivalent / Post graduate qualification in specialist area. Experience Essential Previous experience working within either an acute hospital or rehab unit or community service Able to communicate with patients, relatives and MDT and on occasions deal with conflicting views Appropriate clinical experience post registration to work at senior level Experience of an working as an OT in at least acute / rehabilitation Experience working in multi-disciplinary team NHS experience Desirable Knowledge of common causes of delays which lead to a delayed transfer of care (DTOC) for patients Skills and knowledge Essential Knowledge of the local health and social care system Knowledge of NHS reforms and key local and national policy drivers Knowledge of acute hospital settings and where common delays to the transfer of care may occur Advanced skills in assessment and treatment of people with multi-pathologies Ability to apply core OT skills across a range of clinical conditions with client centred, goal setting approach. Communicate effectively at all levels Computer literacy Well-developed verbal and written communication skills Desirable Knowledge of community-based nursing and therapy pathways and rehab units Other Essential Car driver - with access to car insured for business - unless Equality Act (2010) applies. To participate in 7 day working - weekend and bank holidays included. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Central London Community Health Trust Address Watford General Hospital 60 Vicarage Road Watford WD18 0HB Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)