Senior Occupational Therapist

Job title: Senior Occupational Therapist - Post Hospital Review Team

Salary: £44,253 plus market forces payment of £2,326, progressing to £48,738 plus a market enhancement of £2,170 – pro rata per annum

Location: Hemel Hempstead

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Directorate: Adult Care Services

Help people regain independence and achieve the best possible outcomes following hospital discharge

Our Integrated Discharge Service in West Hertfordshire plays a vital role in supporting people through their hospital discharge journey. Working within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment, we focus on ensuring individuals receive the right support at the right time to maximise their independence and wellbeing.

As part of the Post Hospital Review Team, you will work alongside Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Community Care Officers, health professionals and care providers, supporting both Home First and Discharge to Assess pathways. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to people's lives while developing your expertise in adult social care, safeguarding and integrated working.

About the team

We are a supportive and innovative team committed to delivering person-centred, strengths-based practice. We promote choice, control and independence, empowering people to direct their own support and achieve the outcomes that matter most to them.

The team works closely with a range of partners across health and social care, creating a dynamic environment where collaboration, professional development and creative problem-solving are actively encouraged.

About the role

As an Occupational Therapist within the Integrated Discharge Service, you will work with residents, their families and partner agencies to deliver strengths-based assessments and develop person-centred support plans that promote independence and wellbeing. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will support individuals through the Home First and Discharge to Assess pathways, helping them achieve safe and positive outcomes following hospital discharge.

You will provide occupational therapy advice and interventions, including recommendations for equipment, adaptations and strategies that enable people to participate confidently in everyday activities. You will also contribute to a preventative approach that reduces the need for longer-term support, build effective links with community resources, and support colleagues within the wider team. There will also be opportunities to develop a specialist area of practice and further enhance your professional skills and expertise.

About you

We're looking for a motivated Occupational Therapist who is passionate about supporting people to live as independently as possible.

Essential requirements:

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist and a minimum of two years' post-qualification Occupational Therapy experience.
• Experience of completing assessments and making recommendations to support individuals' independence and wellbeing.
• Knowledge and experience of working within the social care sector.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a wider team.
• A full driving licence and regular access to a vehicle.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the Care Act 2014.
• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.

What you'll gain

This role offers the opportunity to build extensive experience within adult social care, integrated health and social care working, safeguarding practice and hospital discharge pathways. You'll be supported to develop specialist knowledge, expand your professional skills and make a genuine difference to the lives of Hertfordshire residents every day.

If you are passionate about enabling people to achieve greater independence and want to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Wendy.Hull@hertfordshire.gov.uk

Interviews: 19th October

This job role is Level 11. Please locate the job profile here:

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Benefits of working for us

How to apply

We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.

As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.

Additional information

We are changing
Hertfordshire County Councilis undergoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). If you are employed by Hertfordshire County on 1 April 2028, it is expected that most roles will transfer to the newly-created unitary councils on existing terms and conditions under TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings – Protection of Employment) principles.

LGR is one of the biggest changes we will face in a generation. It will reshape how we work and how services are organised and gives us a real opportunity to build something better. To find out more, visit https://www.hertfordshire-lgr.co.uk/

Disability Confident
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Safeguarding
This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Driving required
You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.

English Fluency
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.