Band 5 Occupational Therapist

Transformation Unit; Dudley; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Job summary

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting an Occupational Therapist (Band 5) for an intermediate care community setting in Dudley. The post offers development opportunities, with rotation into other community areas to gain additional skills and knowledge as the Community OT rotation develops.

You will assess and treat patients with a wide range of clinical needs, liaising with families, carers and the MDT to deliver high-quality rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma/MSc Pre Reg in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration.
• If a student, must be in the final 6 months of course.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy assessment and treatment for patients in a community setting.
• Liaise with patient, families and carers and the multidisciplinary team.
• Liaise with colleagues in acute sector, social services and primary care, voluntary sector and other agencies.
• Establish good communications within the therapy service, members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients and visitors.
• Hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service, often working without direct supervision.

Skills

Liaison with patients & MDT

Education

Degree/Diploma/MSc Pre Reg in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Main area Occupational Therapy Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (ACROSS 7 DAYS) - At The Dudley Group, we understand the benefits of offering a range of flexible working options from day one of employment to support both employees and the Trust. Offering flexible working opportunities is one of the ways that the Trust aims to attract and retain a diverse workforce. Further information on the options available can be found via the link in the job advert.) Job ref 253-1126-8308285-NR

Employer The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Tiled House Intermediate Care Unit Town Dudley Salary £32,073 - £39,043 Pro Rata Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 24/11/2026 23:59

Band 5 Occupational Therapist

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

This is a great development opportunity for any newly qualified or existing band 5 occupational therapist who wants to embed their core skills and gain experience in an intermediate care setting.

Intermediate care will provide the post holder with the opportunity to deliver high standard of rehabilitation through occupational therapy interventions to patients in intermediate care stepdown units in various bed-based units across Dudley Borough. The post holder will be responsible for assessing and treating patients with a wide range of clinical needs and conditions, including orthopaedic, neurological, medical and surgical, as well as frail elderly co-morbidities. The post holder is required to work as part of a team committed to delivering and improving high standards of therapy within Dudley group NHS Foundation Trust.

There will be opportunities to rotate into other community areas to gain additional skills and knowledge as the Community OT rotation develops.

Main duties of the job

• To provide occupational therapy assessment and treatment for patients in a community setting ensuring that a professional, high-quality service is delivered.
• To liaise with patient, families and carers and the multidisciplinary team.
• To liaise with colleagues in acute sector, social services and primary care, voluntary sector and other agencies.
• To establish good communications within the therapy service, members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients and visitors.
• To hold responsibility for own case load and be responsible for a defined area of the service, often working without direct supervision. Access to advice and support from the team member(s) is available as required. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.

Working for our organisation

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person specification

Qualifications and Education

• Degree/Diploma/MSc Pre Reg in Occupational Therapy
• Health Care Professional Council (HCPC) registration
• If a student, must be in the final 6 months of course

Knowledge and Training

• Knowledge of evidence-based practice its relevance to occupational therapy
• Evidence of theoretical knowledge and continuous professional development
• Knowledge of the wider Multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge across the range of Occupational Therapy practices in community sectors

Experience

• Relevant undergraduate experience or sound knowledge base and ability to adapt to community setting
• Awareness of relevant national and local guidelines Desirable
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of NHS and the challenges facing the Occupational therapy profession

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RECRUITMENT EQUALITY STATEMENT

We are committed to equal opportunities and want to ensure our workforce is representative of the population we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and diverse groups. It is essential we understand our demographics, in order that we can monitor our performance as an equal opportunity employer, as well as continuing to embed a culture of inclusivity across the organisation, which supports the active participation and contribution of our diverse staff groups in the Trusts decision making processes . On application the shortlisting manager will not see this criterion and therefore it cannot be part of their decision making. Please ensure you complete your equal opportunities questions for us and help us to make sure everyone is welcome.

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We will, at every opportunity, advance equality and inclusivity for all staff, at all levels within the organisation, by removing or minimising disadvantage, encouraging participation and taking all relevant steps to meet the needs of anyone who shares a protected characteristic. We will also foster good relations between persons who share a protected characteristic by tackling prejudice and promoting understanding at every opportunity.

We have staff Networks in place to help support staff experience of diverse staff groups and inform us on the actions, interventions and support what we need to put in place to improve the working lives and daily experiences of all colleagues and all teams. Anyone can join the networks and we take pride in having Allies as part of every network within the organisation.

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Application numbers

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