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Band 6 Occupational Therapist or Band 6 Physiotherapist

On-site in Solihull·Part-time·Added today (last checked 5 Nov)

University Hospitals Birmingham

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Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 a year

About £2,690 - £3,180 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, Solihull
Contract
Part-time
Closing date
Apply by Tuesday 17 November

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Good standard of general educationincluding GCSE English and Mathsgrade C or above or equivalent
  • A Levels or equivalent qualification* Degree/diploma inPhysiotherapy/Occupational Therapy
  • Registered with Health and CareProfessionals Council
  • Evidence of CPD including recent postgraduate training relevant to clinicalspeciality
  • Demonstrates clinical experienceenabling the post holder to manage acaseload of patients with complexneeds.
  • Experience in Medical, Older People,Trauma and Orthopaedics
  • Specialist knowledge across a range ofpractices, routine and non-routine,requiring expertise within the field ofPhysiotherapy/Occupational therapyrelating to Community Services
  • Previous and ongoing attendance ofmandatory training
  • CPD portfolio
  • An ability to cope withmoving/manoeuvringpatients/equipment on a daily basis
  • An ability to frequently concentrate on complex patient assessments and treatments
  • To be able to work following the PPE measures in place
  • An ability to cope with occasional exposure to distressing/emotional situations
  • Be able to work within the requirements of the 7-day working scheme which will include extended hours and weekend working
  • Where the post includes a requirement to travel the post-holder will be able to meet the travel requirements of the post, and as such it is essential to possess a full category B car driving licence preferably clean or with no more than a maximum of 3 points
  • Business insurance for a car/Vehicle.

Nice to have

  • Evidence of leadership training
  • Fieldwork Educator's certificate or attendance at Clinical Educator Course
  • Experience and understanding ofteam/service development
  • Supervision of Band 5 staff, students andassistants
  • Clinical experience within CommunityTherapy Services including admissionprevention service
  • Previous and ongoing attendance atrecent postgraduate courses relevant tothe specialist clinical work
  • Evidence of attendance at and deliveryof in-service training
  • Evidence of active involvement in clinicalaudit / Research & Development activity

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Visa & relocation

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).

The role

Are you passionate about helping people live independently and achieve their goals? We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Therapist to join our Intermediate Care Therapy Team

This is an exciting opportunity to support the transformation of community services, helping people recover following illness, injury or hospital admission. You will work across Discharge to Assess (D2A) beds, community settings, and patients' own homes delivering rehabilitation, reablement, assessment, and discharge support

Working within a Home First approach you will promote independence, support safe hospital discharge, and help achieve the best outcomes in the least restrictive environment

As part of a MDT of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Support Workers, and Nurses, you will provide person-centred interventions for individuals with frailty, falls, orthopaedic, trauma, neurological, deconditioning, and complex rehabilitation needs

We are looking for someone who is organised, compassionate, and able to work both independently and collaboratively

In return, we offer a supportive team culture, comprehensive induction, ongoing supervision, training and development opportunities, and involvement in service improvement.

The service operates 7 days a week (currently 8:00am-4:00pm), including weekends and bank holidays. A full Category B driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use are essential

Join us and help people regain confidence, independence, and quality of life every day

What you'll do

Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, treating and managing patients with complex needs, applying advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice to develop and evaluate treatment and discharge plans. Manages the designated caseload, identifies and mitigates clinical risks, monitors progress and adapts interventions to meet patient goals. Advises patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team to support coordinated care and safe discharge.

Uses clear communication, obtains informed consent, follows legal frameworks when patients lack capacity, and responds to communication, cultural and safeguarding needs. Maintains accurate records in line with Trust, professional and national standards. Supports 7-day services and participates in the on-call respiratory rota (Physiotherapy only). Represents therapy at MDT meetings and promotes safe use of equipment and aids.

Maintains registration and competence through CPD, mandatory training, audit, outcome measurement and evidence-based practice. Supports the supervision, education and development of students, assistants and junior staff, contributing to teaching. Upholds professional standards, follows organisational policies and supports service improvement. Contributes through data collection, equipment oversight and resource management. Deputises for the Band 7 Therapist when required, providing leadership, workload allocation and staff coordination. Plans and prioritises work, adapting to service demands and patient needs.

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.

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Solihull Hospital

Lode Ln

Solihull

West Midlands

B91 2JL

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-9019982

Job locations

Solihull Hospital

Lode Ln

Solihull

West Midlands

About University Hospitals Birmingham

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About the company & team

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

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