Job summary TheRole:West HertsNHS Trust at Watford General are seeking a passionate Band 6 OccupationalTherapist to bring their expertise to its well established and supportive multi-disciplinarytherapy team.
Working on a long-term contract, youll thrive on findingstrategies to meet a range of patient specific needs and goals, whilstproviding exceptional care that supports our mature patients on their journeyto greater independence.
What setsthis role apart is the quality of the team youll be working with and theirprofessional yet relaxed culture and commitment to ongoing professionaldevelopment.
With free onsite parkingand Watford town centre with its wide range of amenities within walkingdistance, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
Main duties of the job Whatyou can add:To be professionally and legallyaccountable for all aspects of own work, including clinical practice, and forthe work and clinical practice of line-managed staff.
Ability and skill to workcollaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary teamTo use communication skills ofpersuasion, motivation, explanation and gaining informed consent with a widevariety of patients.
Ability to teach and present toqualified / non-qualified staff and other disciplines, in groups orindividually, using a variety of media Contribute to service development andquality improvement initiatives 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 Job description Job responsibilities To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including clinical practice, and for the work and clinical practice of line-managed staff.Ability and skill to work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary teamTo use communication skills of persuasion, motivation, explanation and gaining informed consent with a wide variety of patients.Ability to teach and present to qualified / non-qualified staff and other disciplines, in groups or individually, using a variety of mediaContribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives Person Specification Qualifications Essential What you will need: Occupational Therapy degree qualification or equivalent & NHS experience Registration with the Health Care Professions Council Evidence of Continued Professional Development and reflective practice Be HCPC registered Previous NHS experience is preferred but not essential Full, UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes