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Band 7 - Occupational Therapist, Orthopaedics and Surgery

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Watford, WD18 0HB £51,657 to £58,785 a year pa inc HCA pro rata Closing Date: 17 November 2026 Permanent - Flexible working, Part time
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Orthopaedic and Surgical Occupational Therapist

Salary
£51,657 to £58,785 a year pa inc HCA pro rata
Working Pattern
Part-time, 23.5hrs/week
Location
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Watford, WD18 0HB
Closing Date
17 November 2026
Qualifications & Related Pathways
Degree Desirable
Related degrees/fields: Health Sciences
"Degree" — Job Specification
Experience Required
NHS Experience in Orthopaedics and Surgery is essential Essential
"NHS Experience in Orthopaedics and Surgery is essential" — Job Specification
Key Skills
Trauma & Orthopaedics - working with the MDT to facilitate an 'enablement approach' to rehabilitation and supported discharge of trauma orthopaedic patients Desirable
"Trauma & Orthopaedics - working with the MDT to facilitate an 'enablement approach' to rehabilitation and supported discharge of trauma orthopaedic patients"
Surgical - working across surgical wards in the acute hospital to provide assessment and intervention to patients following acute surgery, including new amputees Essential
"Surgical - working across surgical wards in the acute hospital to provide assessment and intervention to patients following acute surgery, including new amputees"
Requisition Details
  • Job ID: #8937
  • Employer: NHS Jobs
  • Location: West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Watford, WD18 0HB
  • Closing Date: 17 November 2026
  • Contract: Permanent - Flexible working, Part time
  • Last Verified: 2026-11-13
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