Occupational Therapist

Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Neurological Occupational Therapist in Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust to join the Adult Services Department at Danesbury Neurological Unit, Welwyn. You will work as a vital member of the Inpatient Therapy Team at Danesbury Neurological Centre, specialising in the treatment and management of individuals with acute neurological conditions. You will be responsible for carrying out specialist occupational therapy assessments, delivering individualised intervention programmes, and coordinating discharge arrangements for patients requiring neurological rehabilitation. You will also manage communication with carers, relatives, and external agencies, providing professional guidance and ensuring continuity of care across the patient pathway.

Main duties of the job
As an Advanced Neurological Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for managing a complex clinical caseload and supporting the effective day-to-day delivery of therapy services within the unit. You will contribute to service development, maintain high-quality clinical records, and ensure practice aligns with professional standards and local policies. You will also support junior colleagues through supervision, training, and mentorship, while participating in audits, governance activities, and departmental planning.

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

Date posted: 08 May 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £23.82 an hour
Contract: Bank
Duration: 3 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: M0042-88971
Job locations: Danesbury Home, School Lane, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL69SB

Job responsibilities

• To maintain professional autonomy within practice, taking full accountability for clinical decisions and ensuring all interventions are delivered in accordance with legal, ethical, and professional frameworks. This includes upholding high standards of safe and effective practice at all times.
• To monitor and mitigate potential risks associated with patient presentations, implementing appropriate safety measures to support effective rehabilitation outcomes. You will respond proactively to changes in patient condition and environmental factors.
• To support continuity of service delivery by adapting clinical priorities in response to changing demands, unexpected situations, and fluctuating patient needs. This requires flexibility, sound judgement, and effective time management.
• To ensure all rehabilitation equipment, assistive devices, and therapeutic resources are used safely, maintained appropriately, and checked prior to use. Any faults, concerns, or safety issues must be escalated promptly through the correct reporting channels.
• To engage in reflective practice, peer discussions, and case-based learning activities to strengthen clinical reasoning and support continuous professional development. You will actively participate in learning opportunities relevant to specialist practice.
• To contribute to maintaining a high-quality therapeutic environment by supporting compliance with health and safety requirements, infection prevention measures, and local operational procedures. This includes promoting best practice standards across the service.

Person specification
Qualifications
Essential

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with a recognised Occupational Therapy degree.
• Experience supporting patients with neurological conditions within a healthcare or rehabilitation setting.
• Proven experience working effectively within multidisciplinary teams delivering rehabilitation services.
• Competent in manual handling, clinical documentation, IT systems, and adapting communication to complex patient needs.
• Organised, resilient, and empathetic professional committed to Trust values, with a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name: NHS Professionals Limited
Address: Danesbury Home, School Lane, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL69SB
Employer's website: Apply through our website

For questions about the job, contact:
Prabhas Mudaliar
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