Occupational Therapist - Band 6

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The closing date is 30 January 2026

We are looking for a Occupational Therapist (OT) who loves working with older adults and a great team to work with us in our award winning Allied Health Professional Services. The role is a 12 month fixed term maternity leave contract, and would suit someone who would like to specialise in Mental Health for Older Adults and / or Frailty. We would consider full time applicants.

We are able to support a variety of needs of the postholder, including return to practice OTs, 5 - 6 development roles, part-time and flexible working.

You will not find a more supportive, friendly or flexible service. Our team won Inclusive Team of the Year Award in 2023 in the HPFT annual awards. We'd love to meet you and would welcome a visit. This is what some of our staff say about working in this team;

"I've never worked with such a professional, welcoming and friendly team, the team support is great, it has been the happiest job I have ever had" VK, Physiotherapist .

"I feel so fortunate to have joined such a fantastic team; I feel inspired to work alongside other AHPs who clearly share my passion in doing the very best for each of our service users" BC, Occupational Therapist

"I came back (to work in MHSOP AHP Team) because the team is the most supportive and welcoming team I have worked with, and a such a friendly environment to work in"

HI, Physiotherapist

• To manage a case load of clients with complex OT needs, using evidence based / client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in wards and community settings, and on home vists.
• Focus on what matters to Service Users, using your creativity and promoting their occupational identity.
• Support the Assistants (ATP's), Physiotherapists and Nursing Staff to engage with Service Users in meaningful ways.
• Be part of a large OT / PT team working across Hertfordshire
• Supervision, support and line management provided by OT's
• Participate in the promotion and teaching of your profession
• Be part of an MDT that values and respects OT and PT
• Access specific Older Peoples CPD opportunities and development programs
• Receive support and be part of a network across all the mental health and learning disability OT services
• Develop knowledge and application of the Model of Human Occupation and other specialist assessments.

Hertfordshire NHS Partnership Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the
Care Quality Commission

Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:

Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

This is a fixed term contract providing maternity cover for 12 months. The unit, Seward Lodge, has 16 beds and a number of Allied Health Professional staff. You will work alongside experienced Occupational and Physio Therapists providing assessment and treatment. You will also work alongside a Music Therapist, Dietician and Speech and Language Therapy. We aim for the best quality of life possible for all our Service Users and Occupational Therapists are key in delivering this.

We have a broad range of services for Older People with many opportunities:

• Functional frail Assessment and Treatment inpatients
• Organic Assessment and Treatment inpatients
• Early Memory Diagnosis and Support Services
• Recovery and Therapy in the Community
• Crisis Intervention Services
• Integrated Care Services (mental health OT)
• Care Home Support Services

We offer:

• Flexible working for a great work/life balance
• Job swaps, try a different area of work
• Career progression to senior posts and specialist skill development
• Our training offers are excellent with opportunities to specialise in specific areas such as Contented…