Occupational Therapist - Community
The closing date is 19 October 2025
Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Pershore and Upton Neighbourhood Team for 1 year to cover maternity leave . We are looking for a newly qualified/experienced occupational therapist who is keen to deliver high quality care in the community setting. You will be part of an integrated team of therapists and nurses who provide essential knowledge and skills to support patient discharges, prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and keep people safe in their own homes.
Your caseload will be varied with an opportunity to see patients with a variety of presenting conditions allowing you to develop and improve existing problem-solving skills. We work closely with GPs, developing relationships with other primary care services, utilising skills of our MDT colleagues to manage complex patients ensuring services are responsive and patient centred.
You will have opportunities for further training and development within the role. You will be joining an enthusiastic, supportive, and friendly team where you will receive support and development through in-service training, regular appraisals, a personal development plan and clinical supervision.
This is a fixed term post to provide cover for absence for specific purpose that we anticipate will be required for 12 months. We reserve the right to end this contract sooner with appropriate notice.
If you wish to be considered for a secondment please gain permission from your Substantive Manager before applying.
Main duties of the job
The role is Monday to Friday and current working hours are 8.30 to 16.30, we would welcome further discussions if required around days and hours of working due to the part-time nature of this role and the flexibility that the team can provide .
The role will involve you:
undertaking occupational therapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling the client in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure.
assessing clients: in relation to their equipment and specialist equipment needs / for minor adaptations eg rails, half steps.
working with clients to identify Occupational Therapy goals as part of the overall care plan.
monitoring and evaluating treatment to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention.
maintaining contemporaneous clinical notes to professional minimum standards of the College of Occupational Therapy and in accordance with Trust guidelines.
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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Details
Date posted
09 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,795 a year pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9798-1733
Job locations
Upton Surgery
Tunnel Hill
Upton-upon-severn
Worcester
WR8 0QL
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Upton Surgery
Tunnel Hill
Upton-upon-severn
Worcester
WR8 0QL
Employer's website
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