South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Job summary
South Warwickshire Foundation Trust is committed to bringing care closer to home. Due to new and exciting service developments within the North of Warwickshire, a vacancy is now available for an enthusiastic and experienced Band 5 Occupational therapist to join our community response service (CRS) with the main focus to support hospital discharges, as well as working with the urgent therapy response and routine therapy service
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and forward thinking service and a good opportunity to develop into an inspiring senior Occupational therapist. You will be well supported and encouraged to continuously develop to meet the needs of our service and your profession.
The successful candidates will work with patients in their own homes to deliver an integrated rehabilitation pathway across community services. You will liaise and work closely with Community & Specialist Nursing Colleagues, General Practitioners and the acute hospital, as well as with other therapists within the Integrated Health Teams.
The Integrated Community Health Service operates a seven day service from 08:30 – 22:00, so flexible working is required including weekends and bank holidays. The ability to travel independently across Warwickshire is required, must hold a full British driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
Main duties of the job
To provide an effective service delivery and to be responsible for Occupational Therapy support staff within the speciality.
To follow the recognised professional standards, the agreed therapy pathway and best practice in your designated area of speciality.
To manage an agreed caseload of clients within the service speciality area under the supervision of a senior Occupational Therapist.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- State Registration with Health Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Member of Professional body (COT)
Experience
Essential
- Clinical knowledge/ training through degree course /work experiences to support Band 5 rotation
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Previous Band 5 experience
Skills
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of OT assessments and interventions
- Comprehensive clinical experience & knowledge of OT models of practice and outcome measures
- Good interpersonal and organisational skills and an ability to prioritise own workload
- Ability to problem solve and manage an independent caseload of complex cases
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust’s policies and procedures, including data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and national priorities and current professional issues
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Good understanding of the OT role and service needs
- Basic knowledge of clinical governance and its application
- Ability to monitor and evaluate own performance and initiate changes to work practice
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to build effective working relationships within multi-disciplinary team and with other professionals.
- Ability to work as a team member
- Understanding of professional conduct
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service
- Ability to implement change
- Ability to organise and manage self and others
- Ability to manage difficult and distressing clinical situations
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work in a variety of locations
- Independent means of transport
- Evidence of CPD and commitment to personal development
- Physically able to carry out the duties of the post
Closing Date: 20 September 2026
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