We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Occupational Therapist at West Hertfordshire Hospital NHS Trust to join the Occupational Therapy Elderly Care Department at Watford General Hospital.
\nYou will be responsible for providing specialised assessment and treatment for patients with complex needs, offering expert advice, guidance, and information to health and social care professionals, carers, relatives, and other non-professionals. You will manage your own caseload, performing advanced occupational therapy assessments for patients with diverse and complex physical and psychological conditions, and develop and deliver individualised treatment programmes that contribute to safe discharges and prevention of hospital admissions.
\nAs a Specialist Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for undertaking all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner. You will be managing the supervision, education, and assessment of junior occupational therapists and support staff, as well as supervising and assessing occupational therapy students to a graduate standard in collaboration with universities. You will support evidence-based audit and research projects to develop and enhance personal and team clinical practice, contribute to the preparation of service protocols, and assist in implementing changes to practice as suggested by the team lead, clinical lead, or head of service.
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\nWe have an exciting opportunity for a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist specialising in Dysphagia with Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust to join the Children's Speech and Language Therapy (CYP Therapies) team at Queensway Health Centre.
\nYou will be responsible for providing highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy input within your area of expertise, delivering child-centred and evidence-based interventions and management programmes.
\nYou will work autonomously while demonstrating effective leadership and management skills, support and provide professional guidance to less experienced SLT staff, contribute to the development and review of service policies and procedures, and play an active role in service improvement in line with best practice, current research and commissioning priorities.
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\nWe have an exciting opportunity for an Oncology Counsellor in East and North Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust to join the Specialist Psychological Therapies Service at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre.
\nYou will be responsible for assessing patients and providing specialist psychological interventions tailored to the needs of cancer patients, while maintaining accurate and comprehensive clinical records. You will work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team, providing specialist psychological advice and supporting effective patient care. You will also contribute to the training and development of medical and non-medical staff and students, sharing your specialist knowledge and supporting high-quality psychological care across the service.
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\nAs an Oncology Counsellor, you will be supporting the Lead with research and clinical audit activities within the specialist area of cancer counselling. You will be responsible for maintaining your professional standards in line with the requirements of your governing professional body and will actively engage in continued professional development. You will also be managing your professional practice in accordance with relevant in-house guidelines, policies, and service requirements.
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\n+ BACP-accredited Counsellor with a minimum post-diploma counselling qualification. + Working knowledge of a range of psychological therapies. + Specialist knowledge of psychological therapy for cancer patients. + Understanding of cancer-related impacts on patients, carers, and families. + Knowledge of counselling law, confidentiality, ethics, evidence-based practice, and quality-of-life issues.
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\nWe have an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Occupational Therapist Paediatrics in Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust to join the Children's Occupational Therapy CYP Therapies department at Peace Children's Centre.
\nYou will be responsible for providing highly specialist Occupational Therapy assessments, interventions, and advice for children and young people with a range of learning and physical disabilities, including associated communication difficulties.
\nThe role involves managing complex caseloads across a variety of settings including children's centres, mainstream and special schools, colleges, nurseries, homes, and specialist clinics.
\nYou will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting and collaborating with health, education, and social care professionals to deliver high-quality, child-centred care.
\nIn addition, you will contribute to the development of specialist Occupational Therapy services, provide expert input within your area of specialism, and represent the service in SEND tribunal cases by delivering evidence-based recommendations to support children and young people's needs.
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\nWe have an exciting opportunity as a Specialist Podiatrist within the Herts Valley Integrated Diabetes Service (HIDS), based in West Hertfordshire. In this role, you will work across HIDS and play a key part in maintaining the integrity of the foot in diabetes, aiming to prevent long-term complications.
\nYou will communicate effectively and foster close working relationships with colleagues across partner organisations, external agencies, and services within HCT. You will ensure clear communication with patients, carers, and other health or social care professionals, sharing treatment plans that may involve complex, sensitive, or emotive information and overcoming barriers to understanding where necessary.
\nYou will maintain health and safety standards for staff, patients, and visitors, promptly reporting any actual or potential issues.
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\nAs a Specialist Podiatrist, you will deliver high-quality, patient-focused care by assessing, diagnosing, and developing specialized and complex treatment plans for individuals with diabetes and associated co-morbidities. You will provide expert podiatry care in community clinics and multidisciplinary outpatient settings, while collaborating with patients to create tailored treatment plans that support their health and wellbeing.
\nIn addition, you will identify clinical risks and take appropriate action using established reporting structures. You will adhere to policies, procedures, clinical guidelines, and care pathways, ensuring patient records and documentation meet HCPC standards.
\nFlexibility is essential, as you may be required to work across different bases to support HIDS service needs during staff absence or illness.
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\nWe have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist in Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust to join the Occupational Therapy Department at Princess Alexandra Hospital. You will be responsible for providing occupational therapy services to acute inpatients, managing a designated caseload and undertaking comprehensive patient assessments, treatment planning, and evaluation to support recovery and independence.
\nYou will work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care and ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.
\nAs an Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for maintaining professional standards in accordance with the College of Occupational Therapists' Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, as well as complying with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) regulations.
\nYou will be managing your professional development through active participation in continuing professional development (CPD) activities and supporting the delivery and development of in-service training to enhance knowledge, skills, and best practices within the team.
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\nWe have an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Pharmacist at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust to join the Pharmacy Department at Watford General Hospital.
\nYou will be responsible for supporting the Lead Pharmacist in the delivery and development of clinical pharmacy services across the Watford site and the wider Trust.
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\nAs an Advanced Pharmacist, you will also be responsible for:
\nThe role offers a salary of £32.49 per hour and a range of benefits, including access to Learning & Development opportunities, flexible shifts, and wellbeing resources.
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\nWe have an exciting opportunity for a Cardiac Cath Lab Radiographer at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust to join the Cardiac Cath Lab Department at Watford General Hospital.
\nYou will be responsible for providing a high standard of radiographic service to Cardiology and ensuring the needs of all patients attending the service are met. You will use your clinical knowledge and experience to deliver safe, effective, and high-quality patient care, working as an integral member of the Cardiac Cath Lab team.
\nYou will also support the day-to-day management and optimal delivery of the Cath Lab service, working collaboratively with the Cardiac Cath Lab Manager to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the department.
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\nWe have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician in West Hertfordshire Hospital NHS Trust to join the Pharmacy Department at Watford General Hospital.
\nYou will be responsible for providing technical pharmacy support to the Pharmacy Production and Aseptic Services, ensuring that all products are prepared efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively in line with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and departmental procedures.
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\nThe role also involves supporting research and clinical trial activities, including applying Good Clinical Practice (GCP), maintaining trial documentation, and liaising with investigators, sponsors, and research staff.
\nYou will be expected to contribute to the development and documentation of safe systems of work within Technical Services, including drafting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and risk assessments.
\nWe have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Physiotherapist in West Hertfordshire NHS Trust to join the Inpatient Therapy Department at Watford General Hospital.
\nYou will be responsible for providing specialised assessment and treatment to patients with complex physical and psychological needs, undertaking advanced physiotherapeutic assessments, developing diagnoses and delivering individualised treatment programmes.
\nYou will also be responsible for providing expert advice, guidance and information to patients, carers, relatives and other professionals, while supporting a coordinated approach to patient care through effective communication with medical and nursing staff, social workers and the wider multidisciplinary team.
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\nAs a Specialist Physiotherapist, you will be responsible for managing your own caseload and a defined area of the service or specific patient group, working autonomously without direct supervision.
\nYou will be responsible for undertaking all aspects of your clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner and maintaining your professional development through regular clinical supervision, formal training, clinical reasoning sessions, peer review, case conferences and reflective practice.
\nYou will also be responsible for supervising, educating and assessing junior physiotherapists, assistants, technical instructors and clerical staff, as well as supporting physiotherapy students to develop their clinical skills and knowledge to graduate standard.
\nYou will work collaboratively with universities to ensure student teaching and clinical practice meet the required degree-level standards.
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