Job Description

Part-Time (15 hours) Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Frailty Service



We have a vacancy for a part-time Band 6 Occupational Therapist within our Frailty Service, based at Abel Smith House, Stevenage.



This is an exciting opportunity to work within an innovative, compassionate team that values clinical expertise, proactive care planning, and the power of collaboration. If you're committed to improving quality of life for older adults and thrive integrated care environment - we want to hear from you.



Although this post is part time there may be an opportunity to increase hours up to full-time, with a potential split post across other therapy pathways such as Discharge Home to Assess or Core Therapy.

About the Frailty Service:

Our service aims to improve outcomes for patients living at home with moderate frailty through comprehensive Geriatric Assessment. Working closely with Specialist Frailty GPs and therapists, our multi-disciplinary team focuses on assessing medical, psychological, social, environmental, and functional needs to:



Reduce hospital admissions for frail patients Proactively identify falls and frailty Enable personalised treatment and long-term care planning Provide early access to advice, guidance, and local support resources

Role Details:

Join a supportive therapy team covering Frailty, Discharge Home to Assess, and Core Therapy pathways Based at Abel Smith House, Stevenage with travel required to patients' homes across East & North Hertfordshire Opportunity to work collaboratively with a skilled, multi-disciplinary team

Main duties of the job



The post holder will deliver assessment, intervention and advice to patients with various needs and health conditions in their own homes



The post holder will provide expert advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers, and relatives.



The post holder will participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings including partners in mental health and the voluntary sector.



Working for our organisation



A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust



You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff.



We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities



Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision



We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds



We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now



You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you



You will support your team to ensure that patients receive high quality occupational therapy



You must have a relevant Occupational Therapy qualification and HCPC registration



You will have at least 2 years qualified experience.



You will work alongside the rest of the MDT to ensure patients achieve their goals and receive therapy input in a timely way



You must hold a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).



We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now



You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.



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You can apply to Access to Work to get money for communication support at a job interview - please use this link for more information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-communication-support-at-a-job-interview-if-you-have-a-disability-or-health-condition-access-to-work

You need to apply before the interview takes place.



If you have any queries, please call Jackie Mason OT Therapy Lead on 07833 095593 or Sarah Ince Physiotherapy Lead on 07973 264639



Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.



We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.



You will raise safeguarding concerns where appropriate and highlight areas where the service can continue to develop and flex to the needs of the patients we serve



We actively encourage candidates to visit the team at Gregans House, Hitchin so if you wish to gain more understanding and information and/or arrange a visit please speak to Rachel Howard on 07833095709