Occupational Therapist

Job summary Join CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services as an Occupational Therapist on the Inpatient Rehabilitation Wards at Potters Bar Community Hospital. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will support patients with a variety of conditions through comprehensive occupational therapy assessment, treatment and discharge planning. In this Band 5 role, you will: Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver patient-centred rehabilitation. Assess individual needs and plan appropriate occupational therapy interventions. Support safe, effective discharge planning. This is an opportunity to develop your practice while contributing to rehabilitation that helps patients achieve the best possible outcomes. Main duties of the job As an Occupational Therapist within the bed-based unit, you will: Provide occupational therapy assessment and treatment for referred patients, planning, delivering and evaluating interventions for individuals and groups. Manage your own caseload autonomously in line with professional standards and clinical guidelines, maintaining accurate professional documentation. Contribute actively to the multi-disciplinary team, delivering a comprehensive Occupational Therapy service for residents of West Hertfordshire. Build and maintain effective relationships with referring CLCH acute and community services to support appropriate referrals and understanding of the Occupational Therapist and multi-professional team roles. Take part in Continuing Professional Development, in-service training, audit and research undertaken by the service. About us We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us. What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments. Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide. We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care. Details Date posted 16 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £33,677 to £40,996 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 824-HERTS-8353742 Job locations Midway Unit - Langley House 696-698 St Albans Road Watford WD25 9FG United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and