Job summary
* To provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment, treatment & review of patients advanced palliative conditions or complex deteriorating neurology. In an unstable or deteriorating stage of their condition. Supporting patients & their families with their complex or rapidly changing health care needs, predominantly in their place of residence.
* To work as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist with the Community Specialist palliative care Team as a member of the wider integrated interdisciplinary team. Which includes Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist & Therapy Technician.
* The post holder will provide a comprehensive range of evidence-based assessment & treatment to adults in Coventry with a specialist palliative need in patients own home or other community setting.
* To follow defined referral with criteria to Specialist Palliative care Team.
* To liaise closely with members of the team & other Community services to support patient's effective therapy.
* To provide advice & guidance to others, patients, carers & staff working in health & social care
* To support professional development of the staff within other services as appropriate
* To support & contribute toward service development & meeting key performance indicators
* To assist in the quality & activity monitoring services.
* To adhere to the lone worker policy
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 be an integral part of the Community Specialist Palliative Care Team.
* To provide evidenced based specialist occupational therapy or physiotherapy assessments and appropriate occupational therapy or physiotherapy intervention to patients referred to the service
* To liaise closely with members of the interdisciplinary team and wider multidisciplinary team as required, facilitating effective caseload management
* To utilise specialist skill and knowledge to manage a palliative care and neurological caseload. To patients in an unstable or deteriorating phase of their condition ensuring the physical, psychological, behavioural, perceptual, cognitive, sensory and environmental needs of patients are addressed.
* To adopt a patient centred and sensitive approach to therapy, collaborating with patients (and/or carer(s) where appropriate) in all aspects of the therapy process (assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, reporting).
* To have high level of knowledge of a variety of conditions including neurological, orthopaedic, musculoskeletal, care of the elderly, respiratory and falls; understanding the impact of multi pathological rapidly changing presentation.
* To utilise a comprehensive range of evidenced based specialist assessments and treatment to patients in their own home or in a clinic environment
* To assist in the quality and activity monitoring systems, to support evaluation of effectiveness of the service
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 )
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
24 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
218-AHP-B
Job locations
Newfield House
Kingfield Road
Coventry
CV1 4DW
Job description
Job responsibilities
* Demonstrate highly developed communication and motivational skills to facilitate patients to manage their condition
* To Demonstrate the ability to deliver or discuss difficult diagnosis and prognosis with tact, empathy, managing distressed or aggressive patients or carers/relatives.
* To communicate accurate and sensitive information to patients and carers using an appropriate and accessible medium, taking into consideration any relevant factors such as background, culture, gender, age, and any physical, sensory, or learning difficulties, adopting an empathic all times including when communicating with distressed or aggressive patients.
* To respect the dignity and preferences of patients and obtain consent to therapy, in some circumstances you would be working in the patients best interests where consent cannot be gained due to capacity.
* To provide and receive complex and sensitive information, verbally, written and/or electronically, to and from consultants, GPs, patients, colleagues and other agencies.
* Attend and participate in interdisciplinary meetings and other relevant meetings both within CWPT and UHCW as required
* To have a broad knowledge of voluntary and independent organisations relevant to the specialist area and establish effective relationships with local services in order to enhance the delivery and transfer of care.
* Attend staff meeting as required
* Ensure all relevant information about the patients treatment or progress is communicated to other team members involved and other agencies as required
* Communicate with patients and relatives/carers the reasoning for assessments and interventions and establish full understanding and consent prior to delivery
* Employ and utilise formal and non-formal forms of assisted communication with patients or relatives/carers with communication impairments
* Communicate well with other team members ensuring accurate understanding of delegated therapy programmes to establish safe individual practice alone in the community
* Ensure relevant communication from the team is passed to Lead Therapists as required.
* To work Collaboratively with other key partnership organisations to ensure effective, safe delivery and transfer of care.
* To be consulted as a source of information by MDT members seeking Advice/information.
* To Keep relevant statistics and information as required by the department
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
A full UK driving license is essential for this post. Please note that an international driving license is not accepted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
* Demonstrate highly developed communication and motivational skills to facilitate patients to manage their condition
* To Demonstrate the ability to deliver or discuss difficult diagnosis and prognosis with tact, empathy, managing distressed or aggressive patients or carers/relatives.
* To communicate accurate and sensitive information to patients and carers using an appropriate and accessible medium, taking into consideration any relevant factors such as background, culture, gender, age, and any physical, sensory, or learning difficulties, adopting an empathic all times including when communicating with distressed or aggressive patients.
* To respect the dignity and preferences of patients and obtain consent to therapy, in some circumstances you would be working in the patients best interests where consent cannot be gained due to capacity.
* To provide and receive complex and sensitive information, verbally, written and/or electronically, to and from consultants, GPs, patients, colleagues and other agencies.
* Attend and participate in interdisciplinary meetings and other relevant meetings both within CWPT and UHCW as required
* To have a broad knowledge of voluntary and independent organisations relevant to the specialist area and establish effective relationships with local services in order to enhance the delivery and transfer of care.
* Attend staff meeting as required
* Ensure all relevant information about the patients treatment or progress is communicated to other team members involved and other agencies as required
* Communicate with patients and relatives/carers the reasoning for assessments and interventions and establish full understanding and consent prior to delivery
* Employ and utilise formal and non-formal forms of assisted communication with patients or relatives/carers with communication impairments
* Communicate well with other team members ensuring accurate understanding of delegated therapy programmes to establish safe individual practice alone in the community
* Ensure relevant communication from the team is passed to Lead Therapists as required.
* To work Collaboratively with other key partnership organisations to ensure effective, safe delivery and transfer of care.
* To be consulted as a source of information by MDT members seeking Advice/information.
* To Keep relevant statistics and information as required by the department
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
A full UK driving license is essential for this post. Please note that an international driving license is not accepted.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
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Desirable
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Experience
Essential
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Desirable
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Knowledge & Skills
Essential
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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
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Desirable
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Experience
Essential
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Desirable
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Knowledge & Skills
Essential
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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
* See supporting documents
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).
Additional information
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
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
Newfield House
Kingfield Road
Coventry
CV1 4DW
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Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
Newfield House
Kingfield Road
Coventry
CV1 4DW
Employer's website
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