Community Occupational Therapist

NHS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the Cotswolds is seeking a Community Occupational Therapist to join their Integrated Community Team. This part-time position involves assessing clients’ functional needs in their homes, collaborating with housing teams for adaptations, and promoting independence. Applicants should be HCPC registered, have relevant qualifications, and experience working with individuals with physical disabilities. A driving license and a car are essential, with mileage expenses reimbursed.

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC.
• Experience working with adults with physical disabilities.
• Understanding of housing legislation and DFG processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage as an independent practitioner using clinical reasoning.
• Assess support needs and promote independence.
• Monitor and modify treatment goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical reasoning

Risk assessment

Team collaboration

Motivation for patient independence

Education

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent

Post-grad training

Registered with HCPC

Job description

Community Occupational Therapist

Go back Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 26 December 2025

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Integrated Community Team here in the beautiful Cotswolds.

This is a permanent, part‑time position (30 hours per week) based in Bourton‑on‑the‑Water, covering the North Cotswolds. You'll be working in a well‑established MDT that includes Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Community Nurses, and Home First colleagues— all committed to promoting independence and well‑being for our local population.

You will carry out specialist functional assessments in clients' homes and play a key role in supporting individuals across the rehabilitation journey—from early intervention and reablement, through to minor and major adaptations.

Where appropriate needs are identified you will make recommendations for adaptations such as level access showers, stair lifts, extensions, and access modifications. This will involve liaison with housing teams, grants officers, surveyors, and contractors to progress DFG applications,

As this is a community‑based role, you will be visiting patients in their own homes on a daily basis. Therefore, a full valid UK driving licence and access to a car are essential. Mileage expenses will be reimbursed in line with organisational policy.

Main duties of the job

• Is a qualified Occupational Therapist, HCPC registered.
• Has experience of working with adults with physical disabilities and/or long‑term conditions.
• Has a strong understanding of housing legislation, DFG processes, and relevant guidance (e.g., Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996).
• Is confident in risk assessment and clinical reasoning in complex environments.
• Works well autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Has excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Is motivated to support people to live with dignity and independence in their own homes.

Responsibilities

• To manage as an independent skilled practitioner, using advanced clinical reasoning, critical thinking, reflection and analytical skills.
• To be competent in assessing a person’s support needs and identifying specific supports and where rehabilitation would improve independence.
• To monitor, evaluate and modify goals/treatment using appropriate outcome measures to ensure effectiveness of interventions.
• To be competent in environmental risk assessments and managing risk autonomously within the home environment.
• To promote a positive risk‑taking approach to facilitate retention of patient independence and well‑being.
• To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload, complex decision making regarding patient safety.
• To assess patient capacity, gain valid informed consent to treatment and manage the patient appropriately.
• To provide spontaneous and planned advice and instruction to relatives, carers, other disciplines and agencies to promote understanding of the aims of occupational therapy for each individual patient.
• To attend and initiate multidisciplinary / multi‑agency team meetings and case conferences to ensure the coordination of patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC.
• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
• Post‑grad training.
• Broad range of clinical experience across a variety of clinical areas.
• Experience of DFGs and major adaptations.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS check.

£38,682 to £46,580 a year (pro rata).