Do you have a strong interest in working with children and young people, their families and schools? Do you want to be part of a new service within Hertfordshire?
Hertfordshire Community Trust has an exciting opportunity for dynamic individuals to support children and young people, their families and schools within the Experts at Hand Model.
We are looking for 4.5 WTE Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapists to bring skills and experience of working within schools. The successful candidates will also join or large and innovative team of therapists and assistance working within our community service.
- Proposed interview date: 17th August 2026*
You will work closely with the MDT and other agencies deliver universal and targeted advice and support to children, young people and their families in a variety of school settings
The ideal candidate will:
maintain a high degree of professionalism when working in settings with a highly emotive atmosphere with multi-disciplinary Teams
be flexible in their approach and have resilience under pressure
work both in a team environment and autonomously
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of working with children, young people, families and schools.
have a high level of understanding of English school systems
demonstrate knowledge of SEND reforms
demonstrate knowledge and experience of implementing reasonable adjustments and inclusive practices
demonstrate Neuroaffirmitive practices
We can offer you:
regular clinical and professional supervision from within the clinical team
personal development planning and continuing professional development
involvement in service development including undertaking clinical audits, project work and service forums
opportunities to provide clinical supervision and line management where appropriate.
You’ll find the organisation is a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff.
Recent NHS staff survey results reflect a positive and inclusive working culture at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust, with staff highlighting supportive leadership strong teamwork and a commitment to staff well being and development.
Our staff are proud to be pioneering, Caring and Inclusive in their work to help achieve the Trust vision
We put our children, Young people , their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
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.
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.
- This is a permanent post based across Hertfordshire. The base will be agreed to meet service needs and demand. There might also be an opportunity for a proportion of their time to be home working (to be discussed with your manager).
- In addition to the basic salary, some posts attract a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a minimum and a maximum payment per annum, pro rata where applicable, depending on base.
- For this role you will need to have 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)
- Please refer to the attached job description for more specific information about this role.
- Are you interested in developing your skills further? If so, apply now to be part of this friendly and forward-thinking trust.
- Full time/part time working patterns/secondments will be considered.
For further details / informal visits contact: Micaela Johnson, Clinical Quality Lead for Children’s Neurodiversity.
[email protected] . Mob: 07787261323
