Occupational Therapist

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust; Worcester; On-site; GBP 1,230,000 - 1,364,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

NHS Blue Light Card

Flexible shifts

Training via NHSP academy

Job summary

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health Care NHS Trust in Worcester is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our mental health team on a long‑term placement. You will manage a caseload, use MOHO tools, and plan client-centred interventions to achieve therapeutic goals.

Applicants should have HCPC registration, a Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy, and a full driving licence. NHS Professionals offers weekly pay and flexible shifts as part of the bank workforce.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Current Health Professions Council registration.
• Full driving licence and willing to travel.
• Significant post-registration experience, including mental health.

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 to achieve therapeutic goals.
• Monitor and modify treatment to measure progress and effectiveness.
• Provide education and advice on lifestyle changes and environmental adaptations.

Skills

Communication skills

Mental health experience

Client-centred care

Education

Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy

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? If so, we would like to hear from you today!

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.
• Relevant Qualifications
• Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of Relevant Qualifications and 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.