Return to Practice: Allied Health Professionals (Honorary Contracts)
The closing date is 23 April 2026
Job summary
If youre an Allied Health Professional ready to return to your career, were here to support you.
Who is eligible?
To apply, you must:
Have previously been HCPC registered
Have been out of practice for 2 years or more
This programme is not suitable for newly qualified or currently registered AHPs seeking their first NHS role or work experience.
About the programme
We understand careers can pause for many reasons. If youre now ready to return, we offer supportive, flexible placement opportunities across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
We specialisein community physical health and mental health services. Please note, we do not provide acute inpatient placements. We encourage you to consider whether this setting best suits your development needs.
Before you start
If youve been out of practice for 2+ years, youll need to register with the NHS England Return to Practice Programme before beginning your placement (see supporting information for details).
Placement opportunities available in:
Art Therapy
Podiatry
Dietetics
Occupational Therapy
Physiotherapy
Speech and Language Therapy (Adults and Paediatrics)
What we offer:
Flexible placements (full-time, part-time, and adaptable hours)
Opportunities to complete required practice hours
Supportive learning environment
Placements are offered on an honorary (unpaid) contract.
Interested?
For more information or to apply, please get in touch using the contact details provided in this advert.
Main duties of the job
What to expect on placement
Your day-to-day experience will vary depending on your AHP profession and chosen service. However, you can expect to play an active role in delivering clinical or therapeutic care as part of a supported caseload.
In community settings, you may need to travel across the county and deliver care through a mix of face-to-face, telephone, and virtual appointments.
If based on a mental health or community hospital ward, youll work alongside a multi-disciplinary team to support the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Your role may include:
- Supporting patient assessments and interventions
- Working with a range of conditions in clinic or community settings
- Contributing to care plans with supervision
- Liaising with patients families as part of ongoing care
Flexibility is important, as each day can be different. Youll be supported throughout your placement as you build confidence and develop your clinical skills.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
- Wide range of supportive staff networks
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
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Details
Date posted
26 March 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience Honorary Contract (Unpaid Placement)
Contract
Honorary
Duration
60 days
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9798-2160
Job locations
Kings Court 1
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
WR5 1JR
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Kings Court 1
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
WR5 1JR
Employer's website
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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