Senior Occupational Therapist

Senior Occupational Therapist
Location: Hitchin
Salary: £21.31 - £24.14 per hour DOE
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Why Join Us?
We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join a dedicated team of healthcare professionals. In this role, you will provide occupational therapy services, assessing, implementing, and evaluating person-centred care programmes as part of a multidisciplinary team.

About the Role
• Conduct assessments of service user needs and develop appropriate, person-centred treatment plans to meet individual needs
• Promote choice in all aspects of clinical practice, review and enhance the service user experience, and ensure concerns and complaints can be freely raised
• Liaise and collaborate with other health and social care professionals in planning and delivering occupational therapy care
• Ensure the appropriate provision and maintenance of equipment within available resources
• Maintain up-to-date written and electronic records in line with professional standards, ensuring sensitive information is securely stored
• Share knowledge and expertise with staff through formal and informal teaching
• Maintain a safe working environment, uphold service user confidentiality, and occasionally take on reasonable additional tasks as needed

About You
• Diploma/BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy
• Current and valid registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD)
• Knowledge and application of OT assessments and interventions, using clinical reasoning
• Ability to work autonomously and set priorities while supporting others
• Ability to assess and manage risk confidently in relation to occupational performance
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to respond efficiently to complex information
• Competent IT skills
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and its impact on current practice
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships
• Desirable: Experience in a relevant setting, including practice placements

Rewards and Benefits
• Competitive salary of £21.31 - £24.14 per hour DOE
• 35 days holiday, including bank holidays
• Pension contributions
• Blue Light Card, offering discounts for NHS, emergency services, social care, and armed forces personnel
• Perkbox for additional benefits and discounts
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Long service and staff awards
• Free uniform and free parking

How to Apply
To join our friendly team, click the Apply Now button or submit your CV to (url removed)
Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviewed on a rolling basis until the role is filled. We recommend applying as soon as possible.
Compliance Checks
All successful candidates will be subject to compliance checks, including three years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks.