Occupational Therapist / Physiotherapist Band 6 ED/UC

NHS; Dudley; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior occupational therapist/physiotherapist to join the Emergency Department and Urgent Care Therapy team at a leading NHS trust. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in patient assessment and discharge planning, while also supporting junior staff and contributing to service development. This permanent part-time position offers a competitive salary and the chance to work in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Opportunities for professional development

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Significant post qualification experience in clinical area relevant to post.
• Evidence of post graduate training in specialist clinical area.
• Understanding of developments within the NHS.

Responsibilities

• Lead role in advanced assessment of patients with complex presentations.
• Coordinate therapy service delivery within clinical area.
• Support junior staff and students.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Education

Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy

HCPC registered

Clinical education training

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a senior occupational therapist/physiotherapist to join our dynamic Emergency Department and Urgent Care Therapy team.

You will take a lead role in the advanced assessment of patients, who may have complex and/or chronic presentation, to determine, therapy treatment and facilitating timely discharge planning. The post holder will also support junior staff members and students, with active involvement in service developments.

The post holder will also undertake a coordinating role in the delivery of the therapy service within their specific clinical area and wider department on a day-to-day basis and this will include the provision of a 7-day service, extended hours with shift patterns.

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Main duties of the job

This is a senior therapy postworking within Emergency Department and Urgent Care Therapy team.

You will take a lead role in the advanced assessment of patients, who may have complex and/or chronic presentation, to determine, therapy treatment and timely discharge planning.

The post holder will also undertake a coordinating role in the delivery of the therapy service within their specific clinical area on a day-to-day basis and this will include the provision of a 7-day service in our clinical specialities. The post holder will also support junior staff members and students.

About us

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.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Details Date posted

21 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

253-0525-7205964

Job locations

Russells Hall Hospital

Busheyfields Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ

Job description Job responsibilities

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

Job description Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification Physical Skills Essential

• Basic IT/keyboard skills (2)

Qualifications & Education Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy
• HCPC registered
• Clinical education training

Knowledge and Training Essential

• Significant post qualification experience in clinical area relevant to post
• Evidence of post graduate training in specialist clinical area
• Have an understanding of developments within the NHS and the Trust, and their implication on Therapy
• Knowledge of evidence based practice

Desirable

• Other responsibilities e.g. HASAW rep, trade union rep/steward

Experience Essential

• Clinical experience at band 5 in core areas of respiratory, musculoskeletal, neurology and orthopaedics

Communication & Relationship Skills Essential

• Demonstrates the ability to teach, guide and direct therapy assistants and students in clinical practice
• Flexible working to meet the need of the service
• Able to delegate appropriately
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate, both written and orally, in a good clear and logical manner including good standard of documentation in application

Analytical & Judgement Skills Essential

• Demonstrates evidence of clinical reasoning in the management of patient care
• Demonstrates evidence of the ability to use reflective practice as a tools for growth and development
• Evidence of self-directed learning
• Demonstrate understanding of the governance framework and relevance to clinical practice
• Able to work as an autonomous practitioner in a defined clinical area and support others

Planning & Organisational Skills Essential

• Demonstrates a vision for developing service
• Evidence of organisational and good time management skills
• Management experience of a team
• Evidence of leadership skills
• Demonstrates evidence of effective self-management including time, prioritisation, clinical caseload and demanding situations

Audit Essential

• To have the physical ability to carry out the necessary therapeutic handling and highly developed dexterity and coordination for assessment and manual treatments

Person Specification Physical Skills Essential

• Basic IT/keyboard skills (2)

Qualifications & Education Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy
• HCPC registered
• Clinical education training

Knowledge and Training Essential

• Significant post qualification experience in clinical area relevant to post
• Evidence of post graduate training in specialist clinical area
• Have an understanding of developments within the NHS and the Trust, and their implication on Therapy
• Knowledge of evidence based practice

Desirable

• Other responsibilities e.g. HASAW rep, trade union rep/steward

Experience Essential

• Clinical experience at band 5 in core areas of respiratory, musculoskeletal, neurology and orthopaedics

Communication & Relationship Skills Essential

• Demonstrates the ability to teach, guide and direct therapy assistants and students in clinical practice
• Flexible working to meet the need of the service
• Able to delegate appropriately
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate, both written and orally, in a good clear and logical manner including good standard of documentation in application

Analytical & Judgement Skills Essential

• Demonstrates evidence of clinical reasoning in the management of patient care
• Demonstrates evidence of the ability to use reflective practice as a tools for growth and development
• Evidence of self-directed learning
• Demonstrate understanding of the governance framework and relevance to clinical practice
• Able to work as an autonomous practitioner in a defined clinical area and support others

Planning & Organisational Skills Essential

• Demonstrates a vision for developing service
• Evidence of organisational and good time management skills
• Management experience of a team
• Evidence of leadership skills
• Demonstrates evidence of effective self-management including time, prioritisation, clinical caseload and demanding situations

Audit Essential

• To have the physical ability to carry out the necessary therapeutic handling and highly developed dexterity and coordination for assessment and manual treatments

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Russells Hall Hospital

Busheyfields Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ

Employer's website

https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Russells Hall Hospital

Busheyfields Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ

Employer's website

https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)