Occupational Therapist - Intermediate Care Service

ICS Walsall Council / NHS - Intermediate Care Team
ICS Walsall Council/NHS is seeking an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join their Intermediate Care Team. This role will support individuals to maximise their independence through rehabilitation, rapid response, and reablement services across community and bed-based pathways.

Main Duties:

Provide occupational therapy assessment and clinical expertise across all Intermediate Care pathways including reablement, rapid response, and rehabilitation beds
Support individuals to regain independence through functional assessments, rehabilitation, and goal-focused interventions
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) including health and social care professionals
Assess individuals' ability to complete activities of daily living and recommend appropriate interventions, equipment, or adaptations
Manage and prioritise a varied caseload across community and intermediate care settings
Deliver person-centred rehabilitation programmes to support recovery and independence
Contribute to discharge planning and help prevent unnecessary hospital admissions where possible
Provide advice, guidance, and support to colleagues within the multidisciplinary team
Support integrated working across Walsall Council and NHS servicesRequirements:

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
HCPC Registration
Car driver with access to a vehicle
Post-graduate occupational therapy experience (candidates should have some experience beyond newly qualified level due to the complexity of the caseload)
Experience working within a multidisciplinary team and delivering rehabilitation
Community experience is essential
Strong knowledge of functional assessment, rehabilitation, and promoting independence
Excellent communication, organisational, and clinical decision-making abilitiesWhy Join Our Agency?
With over 10 years of experience in social care recruitment, Ackerman Pierce offers a personalised and supportive service. You will have a dedicated consultant, fast registration, DBS support, and guaranteed weekly payments.

To discuss this Senior Occupational Therapist role in Walsall or similar opportunities, please contact Ella Hajittofis or submit your CV today