Band 6 Occupational Therapist

Job summary

Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Community Rehabilitation Service.

Secondment / Fixed Term Contract.

We have an Occupational Therapist position within Taunton & West Somerset Neighbourhood. Based in Taunton to cover 1 year maternity leave.

If you are looking for an opportunity to gain experience in Community Rehabilitation then this could be the post for you!

We are looking for dynamic and inspiring Occupational Therapist to join the Community Rehab service in Taunton. Whilst based in Taunton there may be an odd occasion to provide cover in West Somerset.

You will gain an in depth knowledge and understanding of community working and supporting people within their own homes. You will be facilitating people to identify their goals on which to base and progress their individual rehabilitation programme.

Successful candidates will be directly supported by the CRS team and Clinical Specialist within the team.

If seeking a secondment please ensure you have your current line manager's agreement before applying.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to carry out specific therapy assessments which will include goal setting and treatment planning, assessing risk, promoting and enabling independent functioning and progression. You will be committed to a person-centred approach to your work, have an ability to prioritise and work flexibly. Working alongside other provider teams and services.

You will be working alongside team members of OTs, Physios, Rehab Assistants and Assistant Practitioners and Pharmacy Technician. You will be delegating rehabilitation tasks and over-seeing rehab programmes for individuals.

We run an active in-service training programme and peer group learning.

Must be a car driver and have a car available for work

About us

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:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

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.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.