Job summary
Due to significant service investment we are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our friendly Children's Therapy team in Worcestershire. The successful candidate will be working alongside a dynamic team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Assistant Practitioners, Specialist Play Nursery Nurses and other health and education professionals providing a community service to children and young people with a variety of needs. The post holder would be based at one of our three bases (located in Kidderminster, Worcester or Bromsgrove) and will be required to travel across the county. The service works closely with mainstream and special schools, child development centres and family hubs as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure children's needs are identified and supported across the system. It is an exciting time of service development whilst we move towards implementing the balanced system across therapy services and a link therapy model. We are working towards Experts at Hand bringing Occupational Therapy directly into mainstream schools, colleges and nurseries to support children earlier. We are a fantastic team offering a variety of opportunities for learning, CPD, multi-disciplinary working and have a strong focus on supervision.

Posts available in Kidderminster, Worcester and Bromsgrove
Applicants must read the attached guidance notes before submitting your application for full understanding of Trust requirements.

Main duties of the job

• Holding a varied caseload completing OT assessments and interventions based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and a range of treatment options, including assessment for specialist equipment.
• Being able to identify children and young peoples OT needs and develop care plans using a goal setting approach.
• Supervising and supporting other members of the therapy service including technicians and students.
• Application of policies and legislation related to children, young people and families including safeguarding children.
• Working closely with multi-disciplinary and multi-agency colleagues to ensure an integrated approach to patient care, including health, social care, and education colleagues.
• Having excellent communication and co-ordination skills, capturing information detailing children's needs, provision requirements and expected outcomes to inform their Education, Health and Care Plan.

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

Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata for part time (Band 5, Agenda for Change)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Closing date: 18 November 2026
Reference number: 798-8316716-A
Location: Kidderminster Health Centre, Bromsgrove Street, Kidderminster, DY10 1PG

Person specification
Essential qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration

Essential experience

• Experience of working in a variety of specialities
• Application of the Occupational Therapy process
• Use of functional assessment and activity analysis

Contact
For questions about the job, contact Carlene Hill, Operational Lead for Children's Therapies, at carlene.hill@nhs.net

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.