Job summary
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
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 dont want you to miss out so wed 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
Youve made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - were looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud.
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-workYou 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 dont want you to miss out so wed 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
Youve made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - were looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud.
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-workYou 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Occupational Therapy Degree
- Registration with Health Professions Council
- Post-graduate courses
- Post registration experience
Experience
Essential
- Strong experience on a broad rotational scheme.
- Working as an autonomous practitioner.
- Experience of teaching others
- Experience of participating in investigation/management of complaints.
- Evidence of participating in clinical audits in the workplace.
Other requirements
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Occupational Therapy Degree
- Registration with Health Professions Council
- Post-graduate courses
- Post registration experience
Experience
Essential
- Strong experience on a broad rotational scheme.
- Working as an autonomous practitioner.
- Experience of teaching others
- Experience of participating in investigation/management of complaints.
- Evidence of participating in clinical audits in the workplace.
Other requirements
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
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.
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.
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).
