Occupational Therapist

Are you a compassionate and patient-focused Occupational Therapist seeking a dynamic and supportive environment to launch or advance your career? Whether you're a newly qualified graduate or an experienced practitioner, we invite you to apply and become part of our dedicated team.

In this role, you will work as part of the Community Neuro Pathway in Dudley Rehabilitation Service (DRS), providing effective and efficient Occupational Therapy (OT) for a caseload of patients who have had a long-term neurological condition. Duties will include:

• Assessment
• Providing therapy and self-management advice
• Appropriate delegation of work to assistants
• Clinical work carried out both in clinic and patients' places of residence

Additionally, you will engage in clinical supervision and continuous professional development activities and contribute to service development initiatives and quality improvement projects.

If you're ready to take the next step in your Occupational Therapy career and make a meaningful impact on patient lives, we encourage you to apply.

Informal visits are warmly encouraged; come and meet our dedicated team and learn more about our services.

Please note: the advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with OT colleagues and other members of the Neuro MDT to provide an integrated rehab service to people within the community.
• Autonomously manage patients who have had a long-term neurological condition who may also have a wide variety of co-morbidities, making referrals to other health professionals/services and GPs as appropriate.
• Establish good communications within the Community Neuro Pathway, patients, and their carers.
• Liaise externally with colleagues in social services and primary care, the voluntary sector, and other agencies.
• Hold responsibility for your own caseload and be responsible for a defined area, often working without direct supervision. Access to advice and support from team members is available as required.
• Undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.

At the Dudley Group, our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do, aiming 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.

The Dudley Group offers 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.