University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust
Occupational Therapist, Integrated Discharge Team
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Occupational Therapist Opportunity
Are you an experienced band 5 wanting to develop your skills and progress your career, or currently a band 6 that is passionate about helping people leave hospital with the right support, at the right time, and in the right place? Do you thrive in fast-paced, team-focused environments where your clinical skills directly change lives?
Our Integrated Discharge Team (IDT) is at the heart of smooth patient transitions from hospital to home or other care settings. We bring together the expertise of health and social care professionals to make sure each discharge is safe, timely, and tailored to the individual’s needs.
As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll use your specialist skills to assess functional needs, plan discharge pathways, and coordinate support that promotes independence and dignity. You’ll work alongside a supportive, multi-disciplinary team that includes nurses, physiotherapists, social workers, and community partners – all committed to seamless, patient-centred care.
Please note that the interview will be held at the beginning of November 2026.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
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Responsibilities
- To assess, plan and coordinate safe, timely discharges via the most appropriate discharge pathway to meet the patients' required needs.
- Manage a caseload of patients with varying diagnosis and or /complex needs with a range of disabilities including physical, learning and mental health disabilities.
- To educate and train the team on the role of OT and provide day to day management for junior staff, ensuring supervision and annual review.
- To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of the discharge team service within the acute trust and the wider integrated services.
- Take a lead for information management to ensure high quality data which is recorded, evaluated & reported in a timely manner.
About University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
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We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Kerrie Manning
- Job title: Integrated Discharge Team Manager
- Email address: Kerrie.manning@uhcw.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 02476 965572
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