Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Stevenage, SG1 2UA
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
16 September 2026
13 days left
Job description
Band 7 Occupational Therapist - Clinical Specialist Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) Management ACTIVATE Team, E&N Hertfordshire, Kingsway Health Centre...
It is expected that applicants will have excellent communication skills and experience in delivering interventions to both individuals and groups. As educating and working with other professionals is an expected and integral part of the role experience of, and a commitment to, multi-disciplinary working is essential. Regular supervision and CPD opportunities will be provided by the Lead Clinical Psychologist within the service.
You must hold a full valid driving licence and have access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
- To work autonomously to provide a comprehensive advanced assessment, diagnostic, treatments and management of patients with complex needs within a defined treatment cohort.
- To provide advanced clinical expertise across the service area, participating in the development of professional competences and participation in professional appraisal systems.
HCT will prioritise recruitment of workers living in England under the new immigration rules for care workers effective from 9 April 2025. Employers must first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship. This ensures that those who came to the UK to pursue a career in adult social care can do so.
The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment.
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities Our staff are proud to be Caring, Pioneering and Inclusive in their work to help achieve the Trust vision. We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered Practitioner.
- BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent e.g. Diploma
- Evidence of advanced clinical continuing professional development o
- Evidence of advanced clinical continuing professional development relevant to the role
- Specific post graduate study in pertinent specific area to Masters level or equivalent
- Significant previous relevant clinical experience related to the role
- Demonstrable previous experience in a clinical advanced role.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in related fields at senior specialist level e.g. CFS, Personalised care planning, Cognitive behavioural therapy
- Ability to work and interact effectively within an interdisciplinary team
- Experience of treating high risk patients
- Good organisational skills
- Knowledge and experience of governance systems and processes
- High level of knowledge and understanding of NHS, social care and education clinical policy
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written, including the ability to liaise and negotiate
- Communicate or receive complex and sensitive information
- Knowledge of barriers to understanding & ability to explain complex issues simply
- Group presentation skills
- Effective problem solving skills
- Ability to think and develop implementation plans tactfully and creatively.to establish positive relationships and mutual respect with people at all levels
Skills
Essential
- Excellent self management skills
- Team Player
- Effective problem solver
- Able to work for long periods whilst maintaining concentration
- Able to cope with unpredictable work patterns
- communicate openly , honestly and professionally
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
2 September 2026
Last checked
3 September 2026
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