Job Description

Are you committed to providing excellent patient care as part of an experienced MDT?
Are you looking for a supportive team who provide opportunities for learning?
Are you keen to develop your skills in neurology, including long term conditions management?
If yes, this could be the ideal job for you. You would work as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist in the countywide Integrated Neurology Service in Worcestershire. You would be based in the north of the county but would provide flexibility for countywide cover as required. Your role would focus on long term conditions management, working with specialist nurses and physiotherapists, as well as regional specialist centres and OTs in locality services. This is an evolving role with opportunity for service development.
If you would like to discuss informally if this is the right role for you, get in touch with the Recruiting Manager using the details in the top right-hand side of the advert.
This is full time post, but we would consider applicants looking for part time (minimum 30 hours per week)
Main duties of the job
Community based assessment and treatment of neurological patients; goal orientated, person-centred care
Managing the changing presentation of patients with a neurodegenerative condition to ensure maximum quality of life is maintained at each stage of their condition journey
MDT neuro falls clinic joint with neuro physio
Condition specific New Patient education groups
Development and participation in symptom management group work
Referral triage for the neurology single point of access
Service development in line with objectives from your annual review and service need
MDT meetings within our service and external partners e.g. regional centres
Supervision of students
Providing training for patients, carers and team members on patient specific issues and to increase the knowledge of the team
Joint working with specialist nurses
Joint working with locality OT teams
Peer supervision with Band 6 OT and PT colleagues
Bi-annual service away days
About us
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

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Details
Date posted
29 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
xc2xa337,338 to xc2xa344,962 a year Pro-Rated for Part-Time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9798-1454
Job locations
Princess Of Wales Community Hospital
Stourbridge Road
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B61 0BB
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential

• Excellent knowledge in a wide range of neurological conditions
• High level of knowledge relating to equipment suitable for patients with neurological conditions
• Knowledge of NHS health legislation and current practice and risk assessment and management
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Ability to complete a holistic patient assessment, joint goal setting and develop an appropriate management plan.
• Ability to effectively manage own patient caseload.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats

Additional Criteria
Essential

• Able to meet the travel requirements of the role

Qualifications
Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Health Professionals Council Registration
• Evidence of relevant post graduate courses/Continual Professional Development maintained portfolio
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Desirable

• Member of RCOT

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of experience in relevant field
• A range of post registration experience including in a health and social care setting
• Experience of delegation to qualified/unqualified staff

Desirable

• Experience of working with neurological patients as a Band 5 and/or as a Band 6
• Supervision and development of OT students

Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential

• Excellent knowledge in a wide range of neurological conditions
• High level of knowledge relating to equipment suitable for patients with neurological conditions
• Knowledge of NHS health legislation and current practice and risk assessment and management
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Ability to complete a holistic patient assessment, joint goal setting and develop an appropriate management plan.
• Ability to effectively manage own patient caseload.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats

Additional Criteria
Essential

• Able to meet the travel requirements of the role

Qualifications
Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Health Professionals Council Registration
• Evidence of relevant post graduate courses/Continual Professional Development maintained portfolio
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Desirable

• Member of RCOT

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of experience in relevant field
• A range of post registration experience including in a health and social care setting
• Experience of delegation to qualified/unqualified staff

Desirable

• Experience of working with neurological patients as a Band 5 and/or as a Band 6
• Supervision and development of OT students