Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Occupational Therapist in West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust to join the Occupational Therapy Department at Watford General Hospital. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering specialist assessments and treatment for patients with complex physical and psychological needs. You will be managing a defined caseload, performing advanced occupational therapy assessments, and developing individualised treatment programmes that support safe patient discharges and help prevent unnecessary hospital admissions. You will also be supporting patients, carers, and multidisciplinary colleagues by providing expert advice, guidance, and information to ensure effective care planning and rehabilitation. Working as an autonomous practitioner, you will contribute to high standards of clinical care while accessing professional support through structured supervision, training, and reflective practice. Main duties of the job As a Specialist Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for supervising and supporting the development of junior occupational therapists and support staff, ensuring high standards of professional practice within the team. You will also be managing the supervision, education, and assessment of occupational therapy students, working collaboratively with universities to ensure training and placement standards meet the requirements of graduate-level professional qualifications. In addition, you will