Band 5 / 6 Neurological Occupational Therapist | Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Are you an enthusiastic and dynamic Neurological Occupational Therapist looking for a new opportunity? Come and work for us in a modern, purpose-built unit within the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside!

Danesbury is a purpose-built in-patient Neurological Rehabilitation Unit, with a large gym and specialist rehabilitation facilities and equipment. We offer 6 weeks of goal orientated rehabilitation to those who have experienced an acute stroke, brain injury or other neurological condition.

This is a static Band 5 to 6 development post / Band 6 post (based on experience/ interview) as part of the Danesbury Inpatient Therapy Team.

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who either has experience, or is seeking experience in the assessment and treatment of neurologically impaired patients, keen to develop their knowledge and skills further. You will be expected to carry a caseload of 5-6 patients and provide specialist assessment and treatment sessions alongside the MDT. Completion of access and home visits will be required as well as equipment ordering and wheelchair prescription.

We offer a structured supervision and appraisal program, as well as discipline specific and multidisciplinary training and development opportunities. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to training and the supervision of junior staff, rehabilitation assistants and students., 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.

• To provide assessment and treatment packages of high quality for patients with complex neurological conditions


• To provide advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers and relatives and other non- professionals.


• To contribute to the training, development and supervision of rehabilitation assistants and students.


• To assess patient's home environments and provide recommendations on discharge plans


• To order equipment and prescribe wheelchairs if necessary


• To take a lead in the rehabilitation and discharge planning of patients as part of the "Lead Therapist" role. This involves the chairing of patient/ family meetings and making onward referrals.


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.

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.

This is being advertised as a full-time post, but part-time and flexible working will be considered.

A full valid driving license 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), Disability Confident
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In return, we can offer you:

• 5% on top of basic salary high-cost allowance supplement (subject to a minimum and a maximum payment pro rata)


• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable)


• One of the UK's best pension schemes


• Special Leave for family and personal reasons


• NHS Car Lease Scheme


• Eye Care Vouchers


• Employee Assistance Programme


• NHS Discounts


• Free parking at Danesbury


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