Occupational Therapist

NHS Professionals; Spetchley; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Blue Light Card – NHS Discount

First choice of shifts

Training & development opportunities

Bank staffing flexibility

Career development within NHSP

Job summary

NHS Professionals is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist for Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health Care NHS Trust in Worcester. This long‑term placement offers 37.5 hours per week at £23.82 per hour (exc WTD), working on-site at Kings Court.

You will manage a mental health caseload, apply OT assessments, and contribute to care planning. The role requires HCPC registration, OT degree, driving licence, and post‑registration mental health experience, plus strong communication skills and

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Current Health Professions Council registration
• Specialist knowledge and application of occupational therapy assessments and interventions
• Current full driving licence - travel requirements
• Significant post registration experience including mental health
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal

Responsibilities

• Identify OT goals with clients as part of the care plan using MOHO tools
• Manage a caseload of clients with complex mental health needs
• Plan and implement client-centred interventions using graded activity
• Monitor, evaluate and modify treatment to measure progress and effectiveness
• Provide training and advice to carers and other care settings
• Carry out complex risk assessments involving wide consultation and collaboration

Skills

Communication skills

Driving licence

Mental health experience

Team collaboration

Assessment tools

Education

Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Tools

MOHO tools

Job description

Job Title: Band 6 Occupational Therapist

Reference: 90794

Trust: Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health Care NHS Trust

Location: Kings Court, Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 1JR

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Pay Rates: £23.82 per hour (exc WTD)

Why might this job interest you?

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health Care NHS Trust are currently seeking organised and motivated candidate to work within the team under a long-term placement contract. Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills looking to embark on a new opportunity within the NHS?

What you can add:

• Work with clients to identify occupational therapy goals as part of the overall care plan, using specialist mental health and occupational therapy assessment tools (MOHO tools).


• Manage a caseload of clients with complex mental health needs (taking on the role of care co-ordinator and/or vocational lead where relevant).


• Plan and implement client centred individual and/or group interventions using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.


• Monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.


• Apply a high level of understanding of the effect of disability and provide training and advice on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the client’s social ad physical environment. Assess the occupational needs of defined client group and establish and evaluate appropriate treatment programmes.


• Provide a range of carer initiatives using psychoeducational approaches across the locality.


• Provide education, consultation and advice to other care settings e.g. Nursing Homes, Primary Care and other specialist mental health services.


• Have in depth knowledge of the Mental Health Act and implications on Occupational Therapy intervention.


• Carry out complex risk assessment involving wide consultation and collaboration.

What you’ll need:

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy


• Current Health Professions Council registration


• Specialist knowledge and application of occupational therapy assessments and interventions.


• Current full driving licence - Able to meet the travel requirements of the role.


• Significant post registration experience including experience within mental health


• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of

• Relevant Qualifications


• Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.

This is part of Regulation 22 and we want to ensure we give candidates the heads up to have their qualifications ready to prevent delays when we onboard at Trust ID stage.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

• Putting People in Places to Care – be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.


• Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.


• Blue Light Card – NHS Discount Provider


• First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.


• Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.


• Working options to suit your lifestyle – being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.


• Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP’s own academy.


• Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.


• Being part of the NHSP Community means you’ll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.