Join our dynamic Rapid Emergency Assessment and Care Team (REACT) Team as an Occupational Therapist / Physiotherapist!
Are you a passionate and motivated Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist eager to make a real difference? We’re excited to welcome you to REACT, a vital and valued part of UHCW's Emergency Medicine Group.
We embrace an interdisciplinary approach within Emergency Medicine’s Assessment Areas and Short Stay Wards, working collaboratively to reduce hospital admissions whilst delivering exceptional care and seamless discharge planning.
What We Offer
- A supportive environment with regular supervision and a comprehensive in-service training program
- Opportunities for professional growth and development, including supervising junior staff members
- The chance to contribute to exciting service development projects as we move towards more integrated care models
- Flexible shift patterns including long days, weekend work, and extended hours as we cover a 7-day service
If you’re ready to be part of a forward-thinking team that values your expertise and supports your career journey, apply now to join REACT and help us deliver outstanding patient care every day!
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Our mission is to safely support patients returning to their communities through holistic therapy assessments and strong partnerships with external community services.
You’ll join a dedicated team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Assistant Practitioners who celebrate collective success and prioritise team wellbeing.
- To manage a caseload of patients with a varied range of conditions +/- complex needs using evidence-based practice with client centred principles in order to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
- To effectively identify and utilise appropriate discharge pathways and services in order to promote a ‘home first’ approach and support patient flow
- To take a lead therapist role in managing clinical areas across the Emergency and Acute Medicine Footprint, providing day-to-day support to the wider team
- To support the learning and development of junior staff and students
- To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of the REACT service, including holding responsibility for defined projects
- To participate within a 7 day working model, including extended hours
For further information, or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Emma Gregory (REACT Manager) via email (
[email protected])
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.
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 (uhcw.nhs.uk)
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Emma Gregory Job title: REACT Manager Email address:
[email protected] 
