Community Occupational Therapist

Gloucestershire Health and Care; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and working within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should be HCPC-registered and be flexible with excellent communication skills. This position is focused on community support, promoting patient independence, and requires travel across Gloucester. A passion for rehabilitation and community work is essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Occupational Therapist with HCPC.
• Car driver with access to a vehicle.
• Flexible, patient-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments.
• Develop individualised, goal-oriented treatment plans.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team-working

Flexible approach

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Overview

We are excited to offer a 12 month fixed term contract or secondment opportunity for a dynamic, motivated Occupational Therapists. Internal applicants who wish to be considered for a secondment opportunity should discuss with their line manager the suitability of a possible secondment

This Is An Excellent Chance For

• Experienced Band 5 clinicians seeking a development opportunity, or
• Established Band 6 OTs looking for a new challenge in a supportive environment.

The Role will sit within our community core team based at Collingwood House. Focus on patients with longer-term conditions, providing holistic assessments and interventions within patients\' homes. This role involves autonomous working in the community, managing a caseload across Gloucester and surrounding areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments
• Develop individualised, goal-oriented treatment plans
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Support timely discharges and promote patient independence
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives

Requirements

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist
• Car driver with access to a vehicle (essential)
• Excellent communication, time management, team-working skills
• Flexible, patient-centred approach with a focus on promoting independence

We are looking for an experienced, flexible and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist with a good understanding of rehabilitation and a passion for community work. Candidates should have a good variety of clinical experience and be committed to providing the highest standard of assessment and treatment.

The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills, will enjoy working in a team and be able to support junior staff and support staff. They will be experienced in working with adults with physical health conditions in a variety of health and social care settings.

If you have a passion for community work, and delivering personalised care, then we would love to hear from you.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people’s homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

About

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

• 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
• 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust’s priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Zoe Danter/Kate Gwilliam Job title: Community Occupational Therapy Lead Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0300 421 3700