The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Band 5 Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 24 November 2026
Job summary
This is a great development opportunity for any newly qualified or existing band 5 occupational therapist who wants to embed their core skills and gain experience in an intermediate care setting.

Intermediate care will provide the post holder with the opportunity to deliver high standard of rehabilitation through occupational therapy interventions to patients in intermediate care stepdown units in various bed-based units across Dudley Borough. The post holder will be responsible for assessing and treating patients with a wide range of clinical needs and conditions, including orthopaedic, neurological, medical and surgical, as well as frail elderly co-morbidities. The post holder is required to work as part of a team committed to delivering and improving high standards of therapy within Dudley group NHS Foundation Trust.

There will be opportunities to rotate into other community areas to gain additional skills and knowledge as the Community OT rotation develops.
Main duties of the job

• To provide occupational therapy assessment and treatment for patients in a community setting ensuring that a professional, high-quality service is delivered.
• To liaise with patient, families and carers and the multidisciplinary team.
• To liaise with colleagues in acute sector, social services and primary care, voluntary sector and other agencies.
• To establish good communications within the therapy service, members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients and visitors.
• To hold responsibility for own case load and be responsible for a defined area of the service, often working without direct supervision. Access to advice and support from the team member(s) is available as required. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.

About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Details
Date posted: 10 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 253-1126-8308285-NR
Job locations: Tiled House Intermediate Care Unit, Tiled House Lane, Dudley, DY5 4LE, United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education

• Essential: Degree/Diploma/MSc Pre Reg in Occupational Therapy
• Essential: Health Care Professional Council (HCPC) registration
• Essential: If a student, must be in the final 6 months of course

Knowledge and Training

• Essential: Knowledge of evidence-based practice its relevance to occupational therapy
• Essential: Evidence of theoretical knowledge and continuous professional development
• Essential: Knowledge of the wider Multi-disciplinary team
• Desirable: Knowledge across the range of Occupational Therapy practices in community sectors

Experience

• Essential: Relevant undergraduate experience or sound knowledge base and ability to adapt to community setting
• Desirable: Awareness of relevant national and local guidelines
• Desirable: Ability to demonstrate understanding of NHS and the challenges facing the Occupational therapy profession

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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Employer's website: https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Team Lead, Hanna, hannah.raybould@nhs.net, 01384814538
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