Band 6 Occupational Therapist or Band 6 PhysiotherapistNHS

Job summary

Are you passionate about helping people live independently and achieve their goals? We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Therapist to join our Intermediate Care Therapy Team

This is an exciting opportunity to support the transformation of community services, helping people recover following illness, injury or hospital admission. You will work across Discharge to Assess (D2A) beds, community settings, and patients' own homes delivering rehabilitation, reablement, assessment, and discharge support

Working within a Home First approach you will promote independence, support safe hospital discharge, and help achieve the best outcomes in the least restrictive environment

As part of a MDT of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Support Workers, and Nurses, you will provide person-centred interventions for individuals with frailty, falls, orthopaedic, trauma, neurological, deconditioning, and complex rehabilitation needs

We are looking for someone who is organised, compassionate, and able to work both independently and collaboratively

In return, we offer a supportive team culture, comprehensive induction, ongoing supervision, training and development opportunities, and involvement in service improvement.

The service operates 7 days a week (currently 8:00am-4:00pm), including weekends and bank holidays. A full Category B driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use are essential

Join us and help people regain confidence, independence, and quality of life every day

Main duties of the job

Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, treating and managing patients with complex needs, applying advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice to develop and evaluate treatment and discharge plans. Manages the designated caseload, identifies and mitigates clinical risks, monitors progress and adapts interventions to meet patient goals. Advises patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team to support coordinated care and safe discharge.

Uses clear communication, obtains informed consent, follows legal frameworks when patients lack capacity, and responds to communication, cultural and safeguarding needs. Maintains accurate records in line with Trust, professional and national standards. Supports 7-day services and participates in the on-call respiratory rota (Physiotherapy only). Represents therapy at MDT meetings and promotes safe use of equipment and aids.

Maintains registration and competence through CPD, mandatory training, audit, outcome measurement and evidence-based practice. Supports the supervision, education and development of students, assistants and junior staff, contributing to teaching. Upholds professional standards, follows organisational policies and supports service improvement. Contributes through data collection, equipment oversight and resource management. Deputises for the Band 7 Therapist when required, providing leadership, workload allocation and staff coordination. Plans and prioritises work, adapting to service demands and patient needs.

Job description

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About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.