Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Community

Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Community
(Minimum 6 months NHS experience is mandatory)

Band: Band 6
Job Role: Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Community
Location: Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust, Hertfordshire
Pay Rates: £20 to £24 per hour
Pay Mechanism: Direct Engagement
Contract Duration: 20/05/2025 - 31/07/2025

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust is a forward-thinking and innovative provider of community health services, dedicated to delivering high-quality care closer to people's homes. The trust is known for supporting patient independence and promoting recovery through excellent multi-disciplinary working.

We are looking for an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the community team supporting patients post-discharge from hospital. This role plays a key part in ensuring patients are assessed within 72 hours of discharge and provided with timely interventions.

• Carry out assessments in patient homes within 72 hours of discharge

• Liaise with external agencies and arrange for equipment provisions

• Record notes on a laptop during or immediately after patient visits

• Work independently and manage your daily caseload efficiently

• Be based on-site at 8am and either finish at base or leave final patient by 4pm

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist

• Experience in community or discharge-to-assess roles

• Strong communication and time management skills

• Must be a car driver with access to a vehicle (essential)

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider MDT

To apply to this role, please reply with your updated CV and job reference number: BS/10453/OT1