Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist Health/ EHCP

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role.
You will be joining a well-established, supportive team of therapists and assistants. CYP Therapies at HCT pride ourselves on the support we provide to staff. As a Highly Specialist OT you will have the opportunity to facilitate professional supervision groups and provide managerial supervision to less experienced colleagues.
The OT service is innovative and agile, and committed to delivering high quality care and transforming lives. The service is embedding health coaching and top-down models in to it's care pathways, and is actively encouraging CPD to help develop these skills, and as part of your role youwill support the Clinical Quality Lead for OT in developing clinical pathways that are evidence-based.
Successful candidates will be enthusiastic and motivated. Advanced communication, clinical reasoning and organisational skills are essential. You must be a team player but be able to work autonomously and have the ability to champion the needs of children and young people.
Don't Miss Out
If there's high interest in this fixed term role, we may close applications earlier than the advertised deadline — so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
You will need a full valid driving licence, and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a minimum payment of £1,303 and a maximum payment of £2,198 per annum (pro rata where applicable and dependent on base location).
Applications for full time and part time work will be considered.
Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud.
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all its' staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
HCT has been voted one of the top 100 NHS trusts to work for in the country. We are an Armed Forces-friendly organisation and a menopause accredited employer.
If you have any questions about this role, please do not hesitate to contact Liesl Salters Brown, Clinical Quality Lead for Children's OT on 07825 929688.
Interview date has been set for 16 December 2025

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

• Highly specialist knowledge acquired through degree or equivalent qualifications, in sensory integration theory and assessment
• Continued Professional Development evidenced by attendance at specialist postgraduate courses to maintain and develop own specialist knowledge and expertise.
• Recognised OT Qualification leading to registration with HCPC
• HCPC Licence to Practice
• Registered member of British Association of OT
• Supervision/Clinical Educators Course attendance

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Working knowledge of electronic patient record system
• Knowledge of current safeguarding procedures
• Evidence of involvement in service policy development in area of specialism
• Experience of working with different professional disciplines and agencies
• Experience of clinical supervision to wide range of staff in area of specialism
• Knowledge of NHS, Education and social care policy and directives where these impact on area of specialism or service delivery
• Evidence of delivering training in area of specialism
• High level clinical skills including assessment and provision of equipment
• Experience of advising/providing second opinions

Skills and abilities

Essential criteria

• Excellent communication skills both oral and written, including the ability to liaise and negotiate
• Knowledge of barriers to understanding & ability to explain complex issues simply.
• Ability to establish positive relationships and mutual respect with people at all levels
• Able to analyse and interpret complex data
• Effective problem solving skills
• Computer literate including use of Excel spreadsheets, databases and PowerPoint
• Ability to work for long periods whilst maintaining concentration

Other requirements

Essential criteria

• Eligible to live and work in the UK
• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
• Experience and evidence of engagement around equality, dive