Specialist Occupational Therapist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£41,957 - £50,387
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5XY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	31 Jul 2026
Closing date:	6 Aug 2026

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Summary

To select and apply Occupational Therapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling the client in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure. To work using a problem-solving approach to reduce risk at home. To work with clients to identify OT goals as part of the overall care plan. To plan and implement individual interventions, in collaboration with the client, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals To demonstrate and apply a broad level of understanding of the effect of disability and recommend adaptations to the clients physical and social environment. To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for clients with multiple needs in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention. To review and reflect on personal practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal To coordinate day-to-day activities of junior staff where applicable To demonstrate basic leadership skills through the management of designated projects. To participate in the induction, training and education of students and other staff in this setting as appropriate To participate in the supervision of junior staff as appropriate To monitor and evaluate treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention and feedback to appropriate forum. For full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.

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