Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Pershore and Upton Neighbourhood Team . We are looking for a newly qualified/experienced occupational therapist who is keen to deliver high quality care in the community setting. You will be part of an integrated team of therapists and nurses who provide essential knowledge and skills to support patient discharges, prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and keep people safe in their own homes.
Your caseload will be varied with an opportunity to see patients with a variety of presenting conditions allowing you to develop and improve existing problem-solving skills. We work closely with GPs, developing relationships with other primary care services, utilising skills of our MDT colleagues to manage complex patients ensuring services are responsive and patient centred.
You will have opportunities for further training and development within the role. You will be joining an enthusiastic, supportive, and friendly team where you will receive support and development through in-service training, regular appraisals, a personal development plan and clinical supervision.
Join our team, we pride ourselves in providing outstanding care to patients across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We will provide you with a wide range of wellbeing and support. If you would like to discuss informally if this is the right role for you, get in touch with Recruiting Manager which can be found on the top right-hand side of the advert.
Main duties of the job
The role is Monday to Friday and current working hours are 8.30 to 16.30, we would welcome further discussions if required around days and hours of working due to the nature of this role and the flexibility that the team can provide .
The role will involve you:
Undertaking occupational therapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling the client in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure.
Assessing clients: in relation to their equipment and specialist equipment needs / for minor adaptations eg rails, half steps.
Working with clients to identify Occupational Therapy goals as part of the overall care plan.
Monitoring and evaluating treatment to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention.
Maintaining contemporaneous clinical notes to professional minimum standards of the College of Occupational Therapy and in accordance with Trust guidelines.
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
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
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Details
- Date posted: 04 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata for part time
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: C9798-2338
- Job locations: Upton Surgery, Tunnel Hill, Upton Upon Severn, Worcestershire, WR8 0QL, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
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This advert is for Occupational Therapist with Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust in Worcester, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £32,073 to £39,043 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Jun 2026.
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