Senior Occupational Therapist – Geriatrics & Discharge Lead

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist in the Health of Older People Therapy Team at Good Hope Hospital. You will join a dynamic Therapy Team and MDT, providing specialist assessment, treatment, and management to patients to maximise independence and support timely discharge.

We are looking for an enthusiastic OT with experience in discharge planning, excellent communication, and ability to supervise Therapy Support Workers.

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with current HCPC registration.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• Experience in discharge planning and managing a caseload with complex needs.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and supervise junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment, treatment and management for patients across acute hospital wards.
• Deliver evidence-based OT interventions to support timely discharges and safe community transitions.
• Supervise Therapy Support Workers and junior therapists; contribute to staff development.
• Participate in seven-day therapy service rota and maintain accurate clinical records.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Discharge planning

IT literacy

Clinical autonomy

Education

Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

CPD evidence

Clinical Educators Course / Fieldwork Educator certificate

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist in the Health of Older People Therapy Team at Good Hope Hospital. You will join a dynamic Therapy Team and MDT, providing specialist assessment, treatment, and management to patients to maximise independence and support timely discharge.

We are looking for an enthusiastic OT with experience in discharge planning, excellent communication, and ability to supervise Therapy Support Workers.