Occupational Therapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Bank
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 10/09/2026
- Closes
- 31/12/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join the Inpatient Therapy Department at Watford General Hospital. You will provide specialised assessment and treatment to patients with complex needs, manage their rehabilitation, and offer expert advice to patients, families, and other healthcare professionals. The role involves independently managing a caseload, supervising junior staff, and contributing to service development through audits and research. You will also participate in a seven-day service roster.
Essential criteria
- HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with a relevant Occupational Therapy degree or equivalent qualification.
- NHS experience with strong clinical problem-solving and ability to manage a complex caseload independently.
- Knowledge of Occupational Therapy models, relevant legislation, professional standards and clinical governance.
- Excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Evidence of CPD, reflective practice and experience supporting supervision, teaching, audit or service development.
- HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with a relevant Occupational Therapy degree or equivalent qualification.
- NHS experience with strong clinical problem-solving and ability to manage a complex caseload independently.
- Knowledge of Occupational Therapy models, relevant legislation, professional standards and clinical governance.
- Excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Evidence of CPD, reflective practice and experience supporting supervision, teaching, audit or service development.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
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NHS Professionals Limited
Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 31 December 2026
Job summary
We have an Exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist in West Hertfordshire NHS Trust to join the Inpatient Therapy Department at Watford General Hospital. You will be responsible for providing specialised assessment and treatment to patients with complex needs, managing and supporting their rehabilitation and care plans, and delivering expert advice, guidance and information to patients, families, carers and other healthcare professionals. You will work closely with Therapy Managers, Team Leads, Supervisors, Allied Health Professionals, medical and nursing staff and the wider Multidisciplinary Team, while supporting effective communication and collaboration with community services and statutory and voluntary organisations to ensure high-quality, patient-centred care.
Main duties of the job
As an Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for independently managing your allocated caseload and working as an autonomous practitioner, using professional judgement and clinical reasoning while accessing appropriate supervision and specialist advice when required. You will be managing your clinical responsibilities without direct supervision and contributing to effective case management, safe discharge planning and ongoing service delivery. You will also be
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