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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026

Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata per annum

Apply on Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Description

We are seeking a dynamic individual to support children and young people, their families, and schools within the Sensory Processing Service at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. The successful candidate will work as a 0.6 WTE Band 7 Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist.

The role involves delivering universal, targeted, and specialist support to children, young people, and their families in various settings. Key responsibilities include:

  • Maintaining a high degree of professionalism in emotive atmospheres with multi-disciplinary teams
  • Demonstrating extensive knowledge and skills of sensory processing differences for children and young people
  • Being flexible and resilient under pressure
  • Working both in a team environment and autonomously
  • Demonstrating a high level of knowledge and understanding of working with children, young people, families, and schools
  • Implementing reasonable adjustments and inclusive practices
  • Practising Neuroaffirmative approaches

The post offers:

  • Regular clinical and professional supervision
  • Personal development planning and continuing professional development
  • Involvement in service development, including clinical audits and project work
  • Opportunities for clinical supervision and line management

The Trust is a great place to work, offering a positive and inclusive culture, supportive leadership, and a commitment to staff wellbeing and development.

Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata per annum Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Part-time

Skills

Required

  • Occupational Therapy
  • Sensory Processing
  • Neuroaffirmative Practices
  • Multi-disciplinary Team Work
  • Autonomous Practice

Nice to have

  • Full valid driving licence and access to a car

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9812-26-0401

Apply on Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust