Occupational Therapist

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. NHS Professionals Limited Occupational Therapist The closing date is 31 March 2027 Apply for this job Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Occupational Therapist Paediatrics in Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust to join the Childrens Occupational Therapy CYP Therapies department at Peace Childrens Centre. You will be responsible for providing highly specialist Occupational Therapy assessments, interventions, and advice for children and young people with a range of learning and physical disabilities, including associated communication difficulties. The role involves managing complex caseloads across a variety of settings including childrens centres, mainstream and special schools, colleges, nurseries, homes, and specialist clinics. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting and collaborating with health, education, and social care professionals to deliver high-quality, child-centred care. In addition, you will contribute to the development of specialist Occupational Therapy services, provide expert input within your area of specialism, and represent the service in SEND tribunal cases by delivering evidence-based recommendations to support children and young peoples needs. Main duties of the job As an Advanced Occupational Therapist Paediatrics, you will be delivering workshops and training programmes for parents, children, and the wider young peoples workforce, enabling them to build confidence in self-management approaches. You will oversee the supervision, training, and performance management of junior and student occupational therapists under the guidance of the Operational Manager, Clinical Quality Leads, and Team Leads. You will take the lead on designated service initiatives alongside Highly Specialist Therapists and Clinical Quality Leads, contributing to continuous improvement and evaluation activities within the Childrens Occupational Therapy Service. You will also work autonomously, demonstrating strong leadership, decision-making, and organisational skills to ensure effective service delivery across the team. About us Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts. Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want Details Date posted 29 May 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £29.38 an hour Contract Bank Duration 9 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number M0042-89265 Job locations Hertfordshire Community Nhs Trust Peace Childrens Centre Peace Prospect WATFORD WD17 3EW United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities To complete detailed occupational therapy assessments using specialist clinical tools and observations, interpreting findings to support appropriate therapeutic outcomes for chi