Band 3 - Occupational Therapy Assistant, Stroke | West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £27,106 - £28,850 pa inc HCA |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2026 |
| Location: | Watford, WD18 0HB |
| Company: | West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7914675/360-C-11172 |
Summary
An opportunity has arisen within the Therapy Department at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust for an individual with a passion to make a difference to people on our inpatient wards based at Watford General Hospital.
This post would suit an individual with an interest in helping patients regain function, facilitating discharges and being involved in equipment ordering to help patients become more independent and enable them to leave hospital.
If you have experience in a social or health care setting and would like to develop your skills we would welcome you to apply.
This post is based in the care of the elderly therapy team comprised of experienced static and rotational staff.
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
This is a great opportunity to join a friendly, dedicated team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists to maintain and improve our service.
The post holder may be expected to accompany Occupational Therapists on home and access visits in the community in addition to being mainly based on the hospital wards helping patients and facilitating discharges from the hospital.
The post is Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm, however, the department also runs a weekend service therefore staff would be rostered to work approximately 1 in 6 weekends with rest days the following week.
This advert closes on Thursday 16 Apr 2026