Occupational Therapist

Job Overview

Due to promotion, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join the In Patient Therapies Team at the Stonebow Unit in Hereford. You will work as part of a dedicated multi‑disciplinary team to provide OT assessment and treatment for a variety of patient mixes from older adults with dementia to functional older adults and working‑age adults based on skill set and team need.

The OT service utilises the Model of Human Occupation as the first informing evidence base, using standardised assessment tools and evidence‑based intervention plans. Within the team there is a strong emphasis on training, supervision and reflective practice, with an expectation for clinical excellence.

• Provide OT assessment and treatment for a diverse patient mix, including older adults with dementia and working‑age adults.
• Complete formal assessments to reduce the risk of falls and empower patients to maintain skills for meaningful occupation.
• Consider the impact of the demands of a task, the patient's life history and the environment on patient wellbeing.
• Support the MDT in making recommendations for discharge, including home environment assessments for which a car and a valid driving licence will be required.
• Offer both 1:1 and group interventions focused on occupation for wellbeing, sensitive to the patient's cognitive ability.
• Liaise with wider mental health services within the community, external agencies, families and carers to gather information and support discharge.
• Complete accurate records and detailed occupational therapy reports, and support the training and supervision of assistant staff and students.
• Work in an 18‑month fixed‑term post (subject to earlier termination with appropriate notice) while maintaining flexibility for part‑time consideration.

To be considered, you will have a passion for working in mental health services, excellent communication and interaction skills, and a motivation to develop your practice.

• 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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