B5 Occupational Therapist

To provide a high standard Occupational Therapy Service as part of the Intermediate Care Bedded Pathway team.

To hold responsibility for own caseload and undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, working without direct supervision but having access to a Senior Occupational Therapist on a regular basis and participating in the Service's formal Professional Supervision & Appraisal Programme.

Provide support, guidance and training to junior rehabilitation assistants, apprentices, discharge facilitators and students.

Responsibility for a caseload of suitable patients within the speciality services of Intermediate Care.

To work with patients in a range of community locations, which can include community hospitals, care home rehabilitation units and in service users own homes.

Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service.

The post holder will be required to work their hours over 7 days, including out of hours, weekends and bank holidays, to meet the needs of the service.

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Qualifications

Essential: - Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy; - HCPC registration; - Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate course.

Desirable: - Post graduate accredited course in care of the elderly and/or rehabilitation; - Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy

Experience

Desirable: - Experience in an NHS community hospital/community setting at undergraduate or postgraduate level.

Additional Criteria

Essential: - Please see attached job description and person specification.