Occupational Therapist - Development Role

Are you looking for a team which has close links between health and social care sectors? an existing Band 5 thinking of moving to a Band 6 Role? Do you want a supportive team where you can develop and grow your leadership skills? an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, fast paced team with a caseload spanning all rehabilitation specialities? To develop a broad skill set, enabling you to tackle future cases with confidence? Regular exciting training opportunities? If you answered yes, then come join us in this unique development opportunity. The Reablement team assists patients requiring additional support and rehabilitation on discharge from hospital, and those in the community who need increased care or therapy input. Assessments are holistic and focused on maximising independence at every stage. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. This Post is Based in Wychavon and is offered on a full time basis, with flexible working and alternative hours considered., As a member of the reablement team, you will work closely with therapists and social care teams, having the unique opportunity to experience both sectors whilst with us. You will perform holistic, goal focused, patient centred assessments, and develop thorough treatment programmes to meet the goals. You will manage a varied caseload, spanning all Occupational Therapy specialities. You will work closely with both health and social care colleagues, in a blended approach to patient care. Physiotherapists, nurses, occupational therapists, therapy assistants and social care staff undertake collaborative working on a daily basis to ensure that all patient needs are met. Regular clinical supervision and professional support are provided. We positively encourage any special interests which complement the patient demographic that we see You will be supported in developing leadership skills and widening your Clinical knowledge to be able to reach Band 6 Level through an individualised plan.

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities. What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities