Community Occupational Therapist: Hand Therapy & Home Visits

NHS Professionals; Worcester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Blue Light Card

Flexible shifts

Training & development

Job summary

NHS Professionals is recruiting an Occupational Therapist (Community) to work within Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health Care NHS Trust in Worcester. You will manage a community caseload with hand therapy experience, providing client-centred assessments and interventions.

The post offers 37.5 hours per week on a 3-month placement with pay rates of £23.82 per hour, and benefits including weekly pay, NHS discounts, flexible shifts through NHSP, and access to development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy from a recognised body.
• Current Health Professions Council registration.
• Full driving licence and able to travel as required.
• Experience in health and social care settings, with hand therapy preferred.
• Knowledge of disability equipment and client-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Manage a community caseload within Worcester for clients with complex needs.
• Conduct holistic home and community assessments and plan interventions.
• Provide equipment and minor adaptations as required.
• Maintain accurate written and electronic records in line with standards.
• Coordinate major adaptations with statutory authorities when needed.
• Liaise with clients, carers and other health professionals on care needs.
• Prioritise referrals to ensure a responsive service.

Skills

Hand therapy experience

Communication skills

Autonomous practitioner

Education

Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Tools

HCPC registration

Job description

NHS Professionals is recruiting an Occupational Therapist (Community) to work within Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health Care NHS Trust in Worcester. You will manage a community caseload with hand therapy experience, providing client-centred assessments and interventions.

The post offers 37.5 hours per week on a 3-month placement with pay rates of £23.82 per hour, and benefits including weekly pay, NHS discounts, flexible shifts through NHSP, and access to development opportunities.