Job summaryUHCW NHS Trust has a new and exciting opportunity for Occupational Therapists!!
With frailty and an ageing population being at the forefront of evolving services across the NHS, now is the time to get involved and be part of the positive impacts we can have for our patients.
We are looking for Occupational Therapists that are passionate about supporting frailty patients within an acute setting to join our new rotation.
The rotation currently covers the Care of the Elderly and our Medicine wards, with the aim to expand into other relevant clinical inpatient areas.
Care of the Elderly covers 4 x wards, serving our older population. The main conditions treated include: delirium, falls, dementia, infections.
Medicine covers 4 wards, serving a general medical caseload. This includes endocrinology, respiratory and infectious diseases.
Within both clinical teams, the patient population are often frail and at high risk of reconditioning, therefore if you have well-rounded inpatient knowledge and an interest in frailty and preventing deconditioning, this may be the post for you!
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.Main duties of the job- To manage a caseload of patients with varying diagnosis and / or complex needs, using evidence-based practice with client centred principles, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
- To support the learning and development of students and staff
- To develop enhanced clinical skills and knowledge in an area of interest linked with patient cohorts (e.g. cognition, specific clinical condition, prehabilitation / acute rehabilitation)
- To participate in 7-day working patterns as required
As a Band 6 into a new role, you will be supernumerary for 2 weeks. This will allow you to get to know the team, service and Trust and highlight any training needs.
If you are interested, please contact us for further information, a tour of our facilities or a chat with our team.
About usUniversity Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Apply through our website.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
DetailsDate posted: 04 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 218-AHP-B6-8202577
Job locations: University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities- Be professional, legally responsible & accountable for all aspects of own work and activities, to manage clinical risk within own clinical caseload.
- Carry a clinical caseload of highly complex patients, provide advanced therapeutic assessment & evaluation, and provide detailed written treatment plans with patient centered goals working within ward / department areas.
- Work as an autonomous practitioner and member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to team discussions and influencing decisions about patient care programs, taking on the role of care coordinator and/ or vocational lead where relevant.
- Carry out treatment, using a broad variety of modalities and clinical reasoning to allow selection of the most appropriate technique evaluating, modifying, and recording all interventions and outcomes & adapting them to meet the needs of the patient.
- Use highly developed manual treatment skills requiring coordination, sensation & dexterity.
- Work in accordance with RCOT & HCPC rules of professional conduct and within local care pathways, policies and standards.
- Establish and maintain effective communication networks with patients, carers, MDT, other workers and agencies across health, social care and the private sector locally and regionally.
- Contribute to the Trust and Group clinical governance arrangements and quality agenda, including the setting and monitoring of practice standards, clinical risks
- Take the lead for information management within area of responsibility to ensure high quality up to date written and electronic (where available) records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards & produce in a timely manner.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- oBSc (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy
- oEvidence of post graduate clinical experience in relevant specialist area
- oState registration with HCPC
- oClinical education training
Desirable- oFormal post graduate training relevant to area
- oFirst line management course
- oMembership of Professional body
- oMembership of Clinical Interest Group
ExperienceEssential- oCurrent (or recent) and substantial working experience of specific / specified area or relevant associated area.
- oDocumented evidence of continuing professional development.
- oMDT Working.
- oExperience of service improvement
Desirable- oExperience of managing staff
- oExperience of integrated working
- oExperience of change management
- oBroad range of clinical experience within acute inpatient setting
- oPost preceptorship experience
KnowledgeEssential- oSpecialist knowledge of Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment and how to apply this effectively within specialty
- oSpecialist knowledge of Occupational Therapy role within an acute inpatient setting
- oKnowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy and its application.
- oEffective planning, evaluation and co-ordination of treatment.
- oApplied knowledge of relevant legislation including CPD and risk assessment and management.
- oKnowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application
Desirable- oOffers innovative ideas for practice or service development.
SkillsEssential- oEffective creation of patient centred SMART goals
- oEffective legible written and verbal communication skills.
- oAbility to work independently with individuals and groups.
- oAbility to manage own workload effectively and determine priorities.
- oAbility to work under pressure.
- oSpecialist clinical reasoning skills.
- oAbility to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- oComputer literacy.
- oDemonstrates initiative.
- oProblem solving or solution based approach to challenges.
- oSelf motivated and be able to motivate others.
- oAble to carry out concurrent activities (multi-tasking).
- oPresentation and training skills.
- oSupervisory/appraisal skills.
- oAudit skills.
Commitment to Trust Values and BehavioursEssential- oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below)
- oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address: University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Clinical Service Manager, Charis Davey, charis.davey@uhcw.nhs.uk, 02476965034
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