Job summary
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 7 WTE Band 7 Specialist Occupational Therapists to bring skills and experience of working within schools. The successful candidates will also join our large and pioneering team of therapists and assistants working within our community service.

Main duties of the job
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 education 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.

About us

• 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

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.

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.

Details
Date posted: 03 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £51,657 to £58,785 a year PA Pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 812-26-MJ-EAH-B7OT
Job locations: Howard Court, 14 tewin Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1BW, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
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 Childrens Neurodiversity. micaela.johnson4@nhs.net. Mob: 07787261323

Job responsibilities
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 Childrens Neurodiversity. micaela.johnson4@nhs.net. Mob: 07787261323

Person Specification
Candidate requirements
Essential

• Degree or higher in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registered
• Very experienced in supporting with children, young people and their families with occupational performance challenges.
• Very experienced in supporting children, young people, families and schools with sensory differences
• Extensive experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
• Understanding and knowledge of English school systems and the SEND reforms
• Very experienced in working within school settings
• Independent and autonomous clinician

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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details
Employer name: Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Address: Howard Court, 14 tewin Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1BW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Quality Lead for Childrens Neurodiversity Micaela Johnson, micaela.johnson4@nhs.net, 07787261323

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