University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 6 Therapist for its Intermediate Care Therapy Team at Solihull Hospital, with applications closing on Tuesday 17 November 2026. The permanent, part-time post pays between £39,959 and £48,117 a year and is based at Solihull Hospital on Lode Lane in Solihull, West Midlands.

The vacancy was posted on NHS Jobs on 5 November 2026 under reference 304-9019982. It is open to physiotherapists and occupational therapists, and the successful applicant will help people recover after illness, injury or hospital admission, supporting them to live independently and achieve their goals.

What the Solihull therapist role involves

The therapist will join the Intermediate Care Therapy Team, working across Discharge to Assess beds, community settings and patients' own homes. The work covers rehabilitation, reablement, assessment and discharge support, delivered through a Home First approach that aims to promote independence and safe hospital discharge in the least restrictive environment.

The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team of occupational therapists, physiotherapists, therapy support workers and nurses, providing person-centred care for people with frailty, falls, orthopaedic, trauma and neurological needs, as well as deconditioning and complex rehabilitation needs. Duties include assessing, diagnosing, treating and managing patients with complex needs, developing and evaluating treatment and discharge plans, and advising patients, carers and colleagues across the team.

The service operates seven days a week, currently from 8am to 4pm, including weekends and bank holidays. The role also involves supervising students, assistants and junior staff, contributing to teaching, and supporting service improvement work. The post holder will deputise for the Band 7 Therapist when required.

Who can apply

Applicants must hold a degree or diploma in physiotherapy or occupational therapy and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. A good standard of general education, including GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above or equivalent, is essential, along with evidence of continuing professional development and recent postgraduate training relevant to the speciality.

Experience of managing a caseload of patients with complex needs is required, including experience in medical, older people, trauma and orthopaedics care. A full Category B driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use are essential, as the role involves travel between beds, community settings and patients' homes.

The post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications, according to the advert.

How to apply

Applications must be made through the official NHS Jobs advert, reference 304-9019982, before the closing date of 17 November 2026. The trust notes that the vacancy may close earlier if enough applications are received, so candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. Full details, including the job description and person specification, are available on the NHS Jobs listing, and the trust's own jobs page is linked below.

Source: NHS Jobs and University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.