Job summary
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who is keen to deliver high quality, compassionate care in the community. You will be part of an integrated team supporting patient discharges, preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and supporting patients to remain independent in their own homes.
The caseload will be varied with an opportunity to see patients with a variety of conditions allowing you to develop and improve existing problem-solving skills.
Applicants must read the attached guidance notes before submitting your application for full understanding of Trust requirements.
Main duties of the job
You will co-ordinate your own caseload and triage incoming Occupational Therapy referrals with support from senior colleagues.
The role will involve completing patient centred Occupational Therapy assessments addressing activities of daily living, goal setting and evaluation within the patient's own home. Interventions can include manual handling reviews, standard and specialised equipment provision, minor adaptations such as grab rails, onward referrals and signposting to the voluntary sector.
Details
- Date posted: 28 October 2026
- Closing date: 10 November 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 798-8396920
- Job locations: Gemini House, Stourport Road, Kidderminster, DY11 7QL, United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria of the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/ Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Health and Care Professions Council registration
Experience
Essential
- Application of the Occupational Therapy process
- Use of functional assessment and activity analysis
Desirable
- Equipment and adaptations experience as a student or band 5 therapist
Knowledge
Essential
- Some knowledge of current best practice in Community Occupational Therapy
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
- Basic knowledge of NHS health legislation, current practice, risk assessment and management
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- IT skills and competent in using a computer
- Ability to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Ability to demonstrate sound assessment /discharge skills with individual cases
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
- Wide range of supportive staff networks
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
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Employer details
- Employer name: Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
- Address: Gemini House, Stourport Road, Kidderminster, DY11 7QL, United Kingdom
- Employer's website: https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers