Occupational Therapy clinical leadership is being strengthened within our Neighbourhood Team and we are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative practitioner who will lead to inspire and develop excellent Occupational Therapy practice in the locality.
The postholder will work very closely with all clinicians from the community Neighbourhood Teams and work collaboratively on leadership activities and promoting the delivery of safe care. The role will provide clinical leadership including supervision across Worcester and Droitwich Neighbourhood Teams and you will support with clinical visits and triage alongside your therapy colleagues.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced therapist to work in the community and progress with their career in a supportive environment.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, and be able to prioritise and manage own workload using their own initiative to include the following:
* Clinically lead, clinically coordinate and develop the provision of an effective and efficient integrated care service for patients primarily in the older adult population who have multiple co-morbidities within the extended primary care pathway of a designated locality.
* Provide day to day clinical leadership, clinical support and clinical supervision of the Neighbourhood Team Occupational Therapy (OT) staff within the integrated team as well as supporting the Integrated Neighbourhood Team Leader and Integrated Community Service Lead to provide a seamless service right across the patient pathway.
* Support the effective triaging of patients referred to the Integrated Neighbourhood Team on a daily basis, supporting the coordination of care delivery across the patient pathway.
* Provide expert clinical holistic assessment and evidence based pro-active and reactive health care interventions to support patients and their carers to achieve maximum health, wellbeing and independence.
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 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 details
Date posted: 07 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: C9798-1724
Job locations
Warndon Clinic
Cranham Drive
Worcester
WR4 9PA
Droitwich Medical Centre
Ombersley Street East
Droitwich
Worcestershire
WR9 8RD
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential:
* In-depth working knowledge of risk assessment and evidence based clinical skills.
* A high level of understanding of the approaches and models of practice relevant to their professional group
Desirable:
* Experience of developing new services
* Relevant experience at band 7
Qualifications
Essential:
* Degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy supplemented by specialist training, experience and short courses to masters level equivalent
* Registered with HCPC
* Evidence of relevant post graduate courses/Continual Professional Development maintained in portfolio
Experience
Essential:
* Significant experience of working within community and primary care settings
* Experience of Leadership
* Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
* Experience implementing change in clinical practice
* Experience of active engagement in audit and clinical governance activities
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