Occupational Therapist

Do you have a strong interest in working with children and young people, their families and schools? Do you want to be part of a new service within Hertfordshire? Hertfordshire Community Trust has an exciting opportunity for dynamic individuals to support children and young people, their families and schools within the Experts at Hand Model. We are looking for 4.5 WTE Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapists to bring skills and experience of working within schools. The successful candidates will also join or large and innovative team of therapists and assistance working within our community service.

• Proposed interview date: 17th August 2026
You will work closely with theMDT and other agencies deliver universal and targeted advice and support to children, young people and their families in a variety of school settings,
• involvement in service development including undertaking clinical audits, project work and service forums
• opportunities to provide clinical supervision and line management where appropriate.
• You'll find the organisation is a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff.
• Recent NHS staff survey results reflect a positive and inclusive working culture at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust, with staff highlighting supportive leadership strong teamwork and a commitment to staff well being and development.
• Our staff are proud to be pioneering, Caring and Inclusive in their work to help achieve the Trust vision
• We put our children, Young people , their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
• We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages
  
  maintain a high degree of professionalism when working in settings with a highly emotive atmosphere with multi-disciplinary Teams
• be flexible in their approach and have resilience under pressure
• work both in a team environment and autonomously
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of working with children, young people, families and schools.
• have a high level of understanding of English school systems
• demonstrate knowledge of SEND reforms
• demonstrate knowledge and experience of implementing reasonable adjustments and inclusive practices
• demonstrate Neuroaffirmitive practices
  
  The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment.
· This is a permanent post based across Hertfordshire. The base will be agreed to meet service needs and demand. There might also be an opportunity for a proportion of their time to be home working (to be discussed with your manager). · In addition to the basic salary, some posts attract a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a minimum and a maximum payment per annum, pro rata where applicable, depending on base.