Job overview
We are seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist with a passion for rehabilitation to help drive our intermediate care service and deliver a high standard of clinical interventions to patients within our intermediate care bed-based units across the Dudley Borough.
The post holder will be responsible for assessing, planning and delivering occupational therapy interventions for patients with a wide range of clinical needs and conditions, including orthopaedic, neurological, medical and surgical presentations, as well as frail older adults with complex co-morbidities. A key aspect of the role will involve supporting patients to maximise their independence, facilitating safe discharge planning, and working closely with patients, families and carers to achieve personalised rehabilitation goals.
The post holder will work as part of a large multidisciplinary team committed to delivering and continually improving high standards of therapy within Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust.
The post may close early if a significant number of applications are received.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the intermediate care pathway, providing effective and efficient physiotherapy to patients with a variety of physical conditions as part of an multi-disciplinary team. Duties will include, assessment, therapy (both group and/or individual as appropriate), developing tailored therapy programmes through to discharge, as well as appropriate delegation of work to assistants. Working autonomously across various ICT units, using evidence based/client centred principals to assess, plan, treat and evaluate interventions.
The post holder will be involved in service development, audit and development of junior staff.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with physically impaired patients
- Completed rotations in core areas or equivalent rehabilitation experience across a wide variety of clinical settings
- Experience of rehabilitation work within an acute/community rehabilitation setting
- Relevant experience at post graduate level
- Experience of working in a Multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience at band 6 level
- Experience of community working
Physical Skills
Essential
- Able to travel to meet the demands of the job – not all public transport will support all geographical locations
- Able to perform therapeutic manual handling as required by the role
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Awareness of relevant national and local guidelines
- Good knowledge of falls prevention and falls risk factors as per national guidelines
- IT Training / knowledge
- Commitment to personal and team development
- Commitment to undertake appropriate training
- Willingness to work towards competencies in vestibular assessment & treatment
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Diploma / degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with HCPC
- Evidence of relevant post-graduate experience
Desirable
- Member of RCOT
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Commitment and motivation to deliver a quality service
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Organisation and delegation skills
- Good time management and organizational Skills
- Ability to work under own initiative and in isolation
- Ability to prioritise workload
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Demonstrates enthusiasm for role
- Good Interpersonal skills including observation, listening & empathy skills
- Good communication skills verbal and written
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
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This advert is for Senior Occupational Therapist with The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust in Dudley, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: Flexible to meet the needs of the service. The application deadline is 22 Jul 2026.
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