Job summary
Are you an Occupational Therapist with experience in dementia care seeking a new challenge? Join our dynamic and innovative team, committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based assessment and post-diagnostic interventions for individuals presenting with early symptoms of dementia.

This is a part time post working 22.5 hours per week.

We are dedicated to continuous service development and offer a range of opportunities for professional growth through both formal and informal training, as well as regular supervision. Many of our team members have progressed into leadership roles, including Team Leader positions, and we have supported staff to develop into Advanced Clinical Practitioners.

The team is based at Kidderminster Hospital, delivering a county-wide service with flexible working options, including home working and access to other Trust sites. Staff are aligned to geographical areas, with this post covering south Worcestershire.

For an informal discussion, please contact the Recruiting Manager, whose details are provided within the advert.

Main duties of the job
We are seeking a highly motivated Occupational Therapist with specialist interest and experience in dementia to join the Early Intervention Dementia Service (EIDS).

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a community-based multidisciplinary team, delivering assessment, diagnosis, and post-diagnostic support to individuals and their families across Worcestershire.

The role is diverse, with a strong focus on core occupational therapy principles. You will undertake functional assessments to support diagnosis, evaluate the impact of cognitive and mental health conditions on activities of daily living, and contribute to risk assessment and care planning. The role also includes use of standardised cognitive tools (e.g. Addenbrookes Cognitive Examination), assistive technology assessment, activity analysis, carer support, group interventions, and promoting wellbeing through community engagement.

You will contribute to delivering therapeutic groups, including the Living Well with Dementia programme. Experience in group work and working collaboratively with patients and carers is essential.

We offer a supportive and forward-thinking team environment, committed to delivering high-quality dementia care and supporting your professional development.

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

If you would like to know more, please visit our website.

We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.

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Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
• Significant post registration experience including experience within mental health.
• Minimum 1 year within/related specialty.
• Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work.

Additional Criteria
Essential

• Able to meet the travel requirements of the role.

Qualifications
Essential

• Diploma/degree in OT with HCPC Registration.
• Postgraduate level training/experience relevant to mental health.
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

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).

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.
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).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).