Community Occupational TherapistNHS
Job summary
Are you an Occupational Therapist with experience in dementia care seeking a new challenge? Join our dynamic and innovative team, committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based assessment and post-diagnostic interventions for individuals presenting with early symptoms of dementia.
This is a part time post working 22.5 hours per week.
We are dedicated to continuous service development and offer a range of opportunities for professional growth through both formal and informal training, as well as regular supervision. Many of our team members have progressed into leadership roles, including Team Leader positions, and we have supported staff to develop into Advanced Clinical Practitioners.
The team is based at Kidderminster Hospital, delivering a county-wide service with flexible working options, including home working and access to other Trust sites. Staff are aligned to geographical areas, with this post covering south Worcestershire.
For an informal discussion, please contact the Recruiting Manager, whose details are provided within the advert.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a highly motivated Occupational Therapist with specialist interest and experience in dementia to join the Early Intervention Dementia Service (EIDS).
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a community-based multidisciplinary team, delivering assessment, diagnosis, and post-diagnostic support to individuals and their families across Worcestershire.
The role is diverse, with a strong focus on core occupational therapy principles. You will undertake functional assessments to support diagnosis, evaluate the impact of cognitive and mental health conditions on activities of daily living, and contribute to risk assessment and care planning. The role also includes use of standardised cognitive tools (e.g. Addenbrookes Cognitive Examination), assistive technology assessment, activity analysis, carer support, group interventions, and promoting wellbeing through community engagement.
You will contribute to delivering therapeutic groups, including the Living Well with Dementia programme. Experience in group work and working collaboratively with patients and carers is essential.
We offer a supportive and forward-thinking team environment, committed to delivering high-quality dementia care and supporting your professional development.
Job description
For full details of the duties and criteria for 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
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
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