Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity fora Band 6 Occupational Therapistto join our Reablement Team based in Bath.
This is a very rewarding role within the Reablement Service which is a short-term service which supports people in their own home or in Residential or Nursing Homes aiming to maximise and maintain independence through the provision of rehabilitation and support.
You will join a supportive and multi-disciplinary team consisting of Reablement Therapy Workers, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistant Practitioners, Care Co-Ordinators and Administrative support. The team also works closely with local GPs and other community services such as District Nurses and Social Workers.
This role will involve travel around Bath and North East Somerset area so a Full UK Driving License and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential.
This is a full time position based at our St Martins Hospital, Bath. The service hours are 8.00 until 22.00 but core hours for Therapists are typically 8.00-16.00 with 9.00-18.00 and 8.00-14.00 once weekly.
The service is a seven-day week service, and all staff are expected to work weekends and bank holidays within a team rota. We also pay enhancements for unsocial hours worked inline with AfC rates.
Main duties of the job
As a Reablement Occupational Therapist you will:
- Carry out therapeutic assessment, diagnosis and treatment with patients using person centred goals.
- Provide an evidence-based Occupational therapy service of a high standard, to patients in a community setting by undertaking comprehensive assessments, reassessments, care planning, rehabilitation and therapeutic care and support.
- Hold responsibility for own case load working with rehabilitation therapy workers to deliver therapeutic programmes
- Provide effective supervision to junior Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistant Practioners and Reablement therapy workers.
About us
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2
Details
Date posted
15 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
HCRGCG/TP/40134/15395
Job locations
HCRG Care Group
Bath
Avon
BA2 5RP
Employer details
Employer name
HCRG Care Group
Address
HCRG Care Group
Bath
Avon
BA2 5RP
Employer's website
https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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