Job Description

We have 3 exciting opportunities for aspiring and motivated Occupational Therapists to join our Band 5 Community Rotation.



You will have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills and knowledge within a wide range of specialist teams. The rotation includes working in our Intermediate Community Team, Discharge Home to Assess Team, Early Supported Discharge Team, and Inpatient Rehabilitation units.



You will have an opportunity to network within our highly skilled and experienced pool of OTs, and be supported along your career with training and regular supervision to ensure your practices are relevant and up to date.

Quotes from our B5s:

' The rotation has provided continuity in my professional development. The training has expanded my knowledge and understanding of neurorehabilitation including vocational and cognitive rehab. I would recommend HCT as a wonderful place to work, where everyone has time for you and your success is celebrated'



'From day one I was welcomed, supported and guided in an environment where I felt safe to learn, ask questions and grow. I now feel equipped to manage patients with a wide range of needs. This has been one of the most rewarding and meaningful chapters of my career so far. '



Proposed interview date: 14th October 2025

As you move around your rotation, different bases may / may not attract the 5% fringe high cost allowance.

The successful candidate will:

Be part of a skill mixed team delivering high quality Occupational Therapy Assessment and Interventions Work in partnership with GPs, Adult Social Care, Continuing Health Care and local equipment and wheelchair providers Be offered a wide range of training opportunities including, preceptorship, functional assessment and moving and handling training Will have access to regular clinical supervision sessions to support your practice Will have experience in using electronic records and be able to be a mobile worker Have 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)

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 and ages



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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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.