Occupational Therapist
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Shefford, SG17 5FS
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 September 2026
6 days left
Job description
Are you looking to progress your career and be at the forefront of change? South Bedfordshire Community Health Services are looking for a full time ba...
You will work closely alongside all members of the therapy team: Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Assistant Practitioners and Rehabilitation Support Workers, as well as a wider multi-disciplinary workforce across Bedfordshire. You will build close links with the professionals and services required to wrap around the needs of each individual to provide a holistic approach.
You will need to be innovative, forward thinking, self-driven with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Take pride in your work, be highly motivated and dynamic, have a flexible approach and be able to embrace change. Being a collaborative worker, with the ability to network and build relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders will be essential.
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy
All applicants need to hold a degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy and be registered with the HCPC as well as holding leadership experience with team management skills.
Due to the nature of the post the applicant must be able to meet the travel requirements to travel across the county of Bedfordshire.
For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact Helen Brown 07837652889
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
- Community Experience
- Practice Educator trained
Experience
Essential
- Experience of a broad range of physical conditions
Desirable
- NHS Experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates sound leadership skills through experience
- Demonstrates understanding of evidence based therapeutic knowledge and skills
Desirable
- Ability to work as part of a team and as a lone worker
Other
Essential
- Access to a vehicle and holds A Full UK Drivers license
- Able to work weekends and bank holidays
Desirable
- To be able to work flexibly across services
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
21 August 2026
Last checked
25 August 2026
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