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Salary for this role£39,959 – £48,117 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)
This occupation falls under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.
Closest occupation match: SOC 2222, Occupational therapists. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.
Individual eligibility depends on personal circumstances. These figures are public reference information, not advice or a verdict on this job.
Role description
Job summary
UHCW NHS Trust is seeking Occupational Therapists to join our new Band 6 rotation, developing specialist skills across acute inpatient services while supporting patients with complex physical, cognitive and psychosocial needs.
The rotation includes
Care of the Elderly covers four wards serving our older population, with presentations including frailty, falls, delirium, dementia and infection
Medicine provides exposure to a diverse caseload including endocrinology, respiratory medicine, infectious diseases and general medicine
Surgery includes vascular, gastroenterology, head & neck, and gynaecology services, supporting rehabilitation, recovery and discharge planning following surgery
With future opportunities to expand into specialties including Stroke and Major Trauma & Orthopaedics.
Across all areas, you will develop advanced clinical reasoning skills, contribute to MDT working, support timely discharge planning and help prevent deconditioning through early assessment and rehabilitation.
New to role, you will benefit from a supernumerary induction period, comprehensive clinical supervision and access to a wide range of learning, development and leadership opportunities. This role is ideal for Occupational Therapists seeking variety, career progression and the opportunity to develop specialist clinical and leadership skills within a supportive and forward-thinking therapy service.
Contact us for an informal discussion, tour our facilities or meet the team.
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 education, supervision and professional development of students and staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning
To develop and maintain enhanced clinical skills and knowledge, relevant to the needs of the patient population and service priorities
To contribute to the ongoing development of the Occupational Therapy service within inpatient therapies, supporting service improvement and enhanced patient outcomes.
To participate in 7-day working patterns as required
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
About us
University 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. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)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.
Details
Date posted
02 November 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-B6-8404967
Job locations
University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be professional, legally responsible & accountable for all aspects of own work and activities, to manage clinical risk within own clinical caseload.
Manage an autonomous caseload of patients with complex physical, cognitive and psychosocial needs, delivering specialist Occupational Therapy assessment, intervention and discharge planning, aligned to patient-centered goals
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, and Health & Safety.
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 Specification
Qualifications
Essential
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
Experience
Essential
oCurrent (or recent) and substantial working experience of specific / specified area or relevant associated area. oBroad range of clinical experience within acute inpatient setting 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
Knowledge
Essential
Knowledge oSpecialist knowledge of Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment and how to apply this effectively within acute inpatient setting 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 applicationoOffers innovative ideas for practice or service development.
Desirable
oOffers innovative ideas for practice or service development.
Skills
Essential
SkillsoEffective 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 Behaviours
Essential
oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Sponsorship
Applications 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.
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.
Interested? Apply while it's open.Closes 16 November · University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust has 36 other sponsored roles if this one goes.