Occupational TherapistNHS

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.

Job description

For full details of the duties and criteria of the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

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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