About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our Housing, Adaptations and Specialist Equipment (HASE) Team. Working with residents of Bromsgrove District Housing Trust (BDHT), you will provide occupational therapy assessments relating to housing needs, Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs), major and minor adaptations, and specialist equipment provision.
This is a permanent post for 22.5 hours per week, worked over a minimum of three days, with flexibility to support work-life balance.
We offer a comprehensive induction programme focused on housing adaptations and DFG processes, alongside regular peer support, 1:1 supervision, and continuing professional development opportunities.
Housing, adaptations, and specialist equipment are at the heart of our work. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, supportive team and develop a rewarding career while making a meaningful difference to people's independence and quality of life.
Applicants must read the attached guidance notes before submitting your application for full understanding of Trust requirements.
Main duties of the job
Every day brings the opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives. You will visit residents in their own homes, carrying out occupational therapy assessments and working closely with them and their carers to understand the challenges they face in everyday life. Using sound clinical reasoning, you will recommend major and minor adaptations, housing solutions, and specialist equipment to support safe and independent living.
You will manage your own caseload, maintaining accurate records and prioritising work effectively. While part of a supportive and experienced team, you will enjoy the autonomy to balance and meet the demands of this busy, varied, and rewarding role. Through your work, you will help people live safely, independently, and well in their own homes, improving their wellbeing and quality of life.
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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Job description
Job responsibilities
This role will involve working both within the HASE OT team and working at Bromsgrove District Housing Trust (bdht), offering a rare opportunity to gain experience in a housing association with the support of the NHS team.
For full details of the duties and criteria please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/ degree in Occupational Therapy
- Health Professionals Council registration
Experience
Essential
- Application of the Occupational Therapy process
- Use of functional assessment and activity analysis
Desirable
- Equipment and adaptations experience as a student or band 5 therapist
- Some experience of working in a related health or social care environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic knowledge of NHS health legislation and current practice and risk assessment and management.
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 (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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Princess of Wales Community Hospital
Stourbridge Road
Bromsgrove
B61 0BB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)