Community Occupational Therapist: Sponsorship Available

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

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.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
  • Significant post registration experience including experience within mental health.
  • Minimum 1 year within/related specialty.
  • Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work.

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Able to meet the travel requirements of the role.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma/degree in OT with HCPC Registration.
  • Postgraduate level training/experience relevant to mental health.
  • I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 24 August 2026

To apply for this job please visit www.jobs.nhs.uk.