Community Occupational Therapist
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our friendly and supportive Housing, Adaptations and Specialist Equipment (HASE) team in Redditch and Bromsgrove. We provide occupational therapy assessments relating to housing, major adaptations (Disabled Facilities Grants), minor adaptations and specialist equipment for residents across Worcestershire.
This is a permanent position for 30 hours per week, worked over three or more days, with flexibility to support a healthy work-life balance. Whether you have experience in housing and adaptations or are looking to develop specialist skills, we will support you to succeed. We offer a comprehensive induction programme, ongoing professional development opportunities, and regular peer and 1:1 supervision.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming team dedicated to helping people of all ages remain safe, independent and engaged in the activities that matter most to them. Applicants must read the attached guidance notes before submitting your application for full understanding of Trust requirements.
Main duties of the job
Every day will bring the opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives. You will visit residents in their homes, carrying out occupational therapy assessments and working closely with them and their carers to understand the challenges they face in maintaining their independence.
Using your clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills, you will identify practical solutions through housing options, major and minor adaptations, and specialist equipment. You will work collaboratively with health and social care professionals, local authorities and partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes for residents across Worcestershire.
Alongside managing your own caseload and contributing to referral triage, you will be part of a supportive team while enjoying the autonomy to manage a varied, rewarding role that helps people live safely, independently and well in their own homes.
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 If you would like to know more, please visit our website Staff benefits | Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Sharing your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained interest in working for the Trust.
Job responsibilities
Working as part of the Housing, Adaptations and Specialist Equipment (HASE) Team, you will manage a caseload of clients, carrying out occupational therapy assessments to identify needs and maximise independence. You will assess for major adaptations, specialist equipment and housing solutions, working closely with clients, families, carers and partner agencies to support people to remain safely in their own homes.
You will contribute to the supervision of staff and students, maintain high professional standards, and work in accordance with Trust policies and quality requirements. The role requires a commitment to person-centred practice, equality and diversity, ensuring services are delivered with respect for each individual's values, culture and beliefs.
For full details of the duties and criteria please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications · Essential
Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy Health Professionals Council Registration Evidence of relevant post graduate courses / Continual Professional Development maintained portfolio Reflective practitioner
Experience · Essential
A range of post registration experience including in a health and social care setting Experience of delegation to qualified/unqualified staff
Desirable
Experience of working in a community setting. Experience of working with long term conditions with older people Experience of working in a neurological or orthopaedic setting Experience of working in a rehabilitation setting
Knowledge · Essential
A good level of knowledge in a wide range of physical conditions High level of knowledge relating to disability equipment Knowledge of adaptations and The Disabled Facilities Grant Skills &
Abilities · Essential
Ability to communicate effectively in English in both verbal and written formats Excellent verbal and written communication skills Additional Criteria
Essential
Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
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).
