Occupational Therapist

NHS Coventry & Warwickshire Integrated Care Board; Coventry; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Coventry is seeking a Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist to join their Continuing Healthcare Team. The role entails providing specialist assessments, ensuring patient safety in manual handling, and demonstrating expertise in relevant equipment. Applicants should have a degree in Occupational Therapy, be registered with Health Care Professionals Council, and possess a minimum of 5 years post-registration experience. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to patient care in a supportive environment with a focus on innovative practices.

Qualifications

• Occupational Therapy Degree is mandatory for this role.
• Minimum of 5 years post-registered experience required.
• Registered with Health Care Professionals Council necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist occupational therapy assessment and recommendations.
• Conduct risk assessments for moving and handling.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of relevant equipment.

Skills

Occupational Therapy Degree

Excellent communication skills

IT skills

Knowledge of disability equipment

Knowledge of health and physical conditions

Education

Registered with Health Care Professionals Council

Post-registered experience minimum of 5 years

Job description

Closing date: 04 January 2026

Occupational Therapist

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board to work in our Continuing Healthcare Team within Coventry and North Warwickshire.

You will be joining a team that has transformed the operational service to meet NHSE Quality Targets, discharges patients within 48 hours from an acute trust and has improved patient experience and reduced complaints by 80%. This is an exciting time and we need to expand the teams as innovation, creativity and hard work drive to maintain the current levels of success. Ideas for innovation are encouraged at all levels with every member of staff given the opportunity to effect positive change and help ensure continued delivery of safe, quality services.

Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board is looking for a Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist to join their CHC team, with responsibility for providing specialist occupational therapy assessment, advice and recommendations for the provision of care and specialist equipment, through the application of evidence‑based interventions, particularly in relation to moving and handling.

Main duties of the job

• Comply with the Royal College of Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national and local policies and procedures.
• Assess individuals with disabilities, identify their moving and handling requirements and carry out risk assessments resulting in safe and effective risk reduction.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in the use and application of relevant equipment, enabling and where relevant teaching others to use it safely and competently.
• Recommend and arrange provision of specific equipment and/or handling techniques to ensure individual and carer safety in manual handling. Written instructions will be given to the individual/carers and recorded on the Broadcare database.
• Maintain a safe system of working, monitor and report on own caseload and capacity, working closely with line managers.
• Ensure a safe working environment by adhering to ICB policies and Health and Safety guidelines and undertaking risk assessments on a regular basis.
• Apply national guidelines/legislation relating to health and social care in the provision of Occupational Therapy within the Continuing Healthcare service delivered by the CHC team.
• Apply acquired skills and knowledge of professional practice to ensure fitness to practice as an Occupational Therapist.

About us

NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board is responsible for commissioning health and care services on behalf of people in Coventry and Warwickshire.

Coventry & Warwickshire Integrated Care Board is a collaboration of NHS trusts, commissioners and local authorities working together to deliver high quality care which supports our communities to live well, stay independent and enjoy life.

There's never been a better time to join our team and we want to empower staff across our system, clinical and non‑clinical, to help people progress and develop their skills and expertise.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information about the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

• Occupational Therapy Degree
• Registered with Health Care Professionals Council
• Post‑registered experience minimum of 5 years
• Range of experience, specialisms and setting
• Evidence of excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of wide range of health and physical and mental conditions
• Evidence of IT skills
• High level of knowledge of disability equipment
• Knowledge and awareness of CHC and related legislation

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.

£47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata per annum