Occupational Therapist, Integrated Discharge Team
Apply for the Occupational Therapist, Integrated Discharge Team role at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust.
Are you an experienced Band 5 wanting to develop your skills and progress your career, or a Band 6 passionate about helping people leave hospital with the right support, at the right time, and in the right place? Do you thrive in fast‑paced, team‑focused environments where your clinical skills directly change lives?
Our Integrated Discharge Team (IDT) is at the heart of smooth patient transitions from hospital to home or other care settings. We bring together the expertise of health and social care professionals to make sure each discharge is safe, timely, and tailored to the individual’s needs.
As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll use your specialist skills to assess functional needs, plan discharge pathways, and coordinate support that promotes independence and dignity. You’ll work alongside a supportive, multi‑disciplinary team that includes nurses, physiotherapists, social workers, and community partners – all committed to seamless, patient‑centred care.
Note: The interview will be held at the beginning of January 2026.
Closing Date: 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.
Immunisation Requirement: Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
* Assess, plan and coordinate safe, timely discharges via the most appropriate discharge pathway to meet patients’ required needs.
* Manage a caseload of patients with varying diagnoses and/or complex needs, having a range of disabilities including physical, learning and mental health disabilities.
* Educate and train the team on the role of OT and provide day‑to‑day management for junior staff, ensuring supervision and annual review.
* Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of the discharge team service within the acute trust and the wider integrated services.
* Take a lead for information management to ensure high‑quality data which is recorded, evaluated and reported in a timely manner.
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.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation. 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.
Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom
Employment type: Full‑time
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
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