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Central London Community Health Trust

Bank B7 Occupational Therapist Herts

The closing date is 21 August 2025

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Job summary

Job Purpose

To work as an active member of the Potters Bar inpatient team which specialises in the treatment and management of patients with multiple conditions. To support the OT Lead in the development of the service to ensure integrated working with partnership organisations

To provide highly specialised assessment and treatment for patients with a variety of conditions, and to provide expert advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers and relatives and other non-professionals.

To provide a specialised resource for other Occupational Therapy staff and health care professionals across Hertfordshire

Main duties of the job

Management and leadership

To 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 structur

To be responsible for Occupational Therapy student clinical placements, and provide training supervision and teaching as required

To participate in the recruitment and selection process in conjunction with other senior staff

To be responsible for non clinical induction of assistants and staff as required

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

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

Date posted

07 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£24.55 an hour Weekly pay will include: Basic pay + HCAS + 12.07% Holiday pay

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

824-BANK-LIT1431

Job locations

Potters Bar Community Hospital

Hertfordshire

EN6 2RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Degree in Occupational Therapy
Current HCPC registration
Evidence of CPD relevant to the treatment of adults with physical disabilities
Up to date CPD portfolio

Desirable

Membership of RCOT
Member of specialist section(s) of RCOT
Post graduate qualification in specialist area at a masters or equivalent level in specialist field
Training in appraisal/supervision

Experience

Essential

Appropriate clinical experience post registration (including experience of working in rehabilitation at Senior level)
Experience as an OT in at least two of the following areas
NHS experience
Being involved with assessment and implementation of minor and major adaptations to a persons home on the grounds of disability

Desirable

Experience of research and clinical audit
Experience of working with social services
Experience in setting up and running activity based group programme

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning
Ability to apply core Occupational Therapy skills across a range of clinical conditions within a client centred, goal setting approach
Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of people with complex multi-pathologies
Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence based practice

Desirable

Knowledge and understanding of the role of social services and voluntary agencies
Knowledge of research and audit processes

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Degree in Occupational Therapy
Current HCPC registration
Evidence of CPD relevant to the treatment of adults with physical disabilities
Up to date CPD portfolio

Desirable

Membership of RCOT
Member of specialist section(s) of RCOT
Post graduate qualification in specialist area at a masters or equivalent level in specialist field
Training in appraisal/supervision

Experience

Essential

Appropriate clinical experience post registration (including experience of working in rehabilitation at Senior level)
Experience as an OT in at least two of the following areas
NHS experience
Being involved with assessment and implementation of minor and major adaptations to a persons home on the grounds of disability

Desirable

Experience of research and clinical audit
Experience of working with social services
Experience in setting up and running activity based group programme

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning
Ability to apply core Occupational Therapy skills across a range of clinical conditions within a client centred, goal setting approach
Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of people with complex multi-pathologies
Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence based practice

Desirable

Knowledge and understanding of the role of social services and voluntary agencies
Knowledge of research and audit processes

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.

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Potters Bar Community Hospital

Hertfordshire

EN6 2RY

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Potters Bar Community Hospital

Hertfordshire

EN6 2RY

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)