Job Description

Join our dedicated multi-disciplinary team and make a real difference in patient rehabilitation whilst advancing your career in a supportive NHS environment.

We have an exciting opportunity for a 6 month Fixed Term Maternity Leave post as a Specialist Occupational Therapist, to join our general rehabilitation ward at Potters Bar Community Hospital. This role offers an excellent opportunity to experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering client-centred, evidence-based care.

Key Responsibilities:

Work as an active member of the Potters Bar inpatient team which specialises in the treatment and management of patients with multiple conditions Support the OT Lead in the development of the service to ensure integrated working with partnership organisations Provide highly specialised assessment and treatment for patients with a variety of conditions Provide expert advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers, relatives and other non-professionals Provide a specialised resource for other Occupational Therapy staff and health care professionals across Hertfordshire Provide clinical supervision and competency attainment for Band 6 OT and rehab assistants ensuring that they have an up to date Professional Development plan annually, through the Continuing Professional Development structure Be responsible for Occupational Therapy student clinical placements, and provide training, supervision and teaching as required Participate in the recruitment and selection process in conjunction with other senior staff
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!

Benefits:

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 Flexitime
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


Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.