Senior Occupational Therapist / Physiotherapist

Candino CA; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 38,000 - GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization in the UK is seeking a Community Occupational Therapist for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves providing therapy interventions to adults in Felixstowe, encouraging healthy lifestyle choices, and managing complex patient needs. Applicants should have a degree in Occupational Therapy, UK registration, and experience in a community setting. This is a full-time position, working approximately 37.5 hours per week, with competitive pay and excellent benefits including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Generous pension scheme

NHS discounts

Staff Health and Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• UK professional registration required.
• Membership of an appropriate professional body is preferred.
• Supervision of staff and students.
• Experience working with adults with complex physical, sensory and cognitive disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy interventions to residents aged 18+.
• Support and encourage healthy lifestyle choices.
• Work with patients having complex needs.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication in English

Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own practice

Computer skills including Microsoft and email

Strong presentation and training skills

Effective leadership skills

Flexibility, innovation and creativity to deliver client-centered services

Ability to work under pressure and prioritise to achieve service objectives

Willingness and ability to travel across East Suffolk

Education

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapist

Job description

Overview

Job Type: 12-month fixed term contract ends 14 March 2027.

Felixstowe Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) consists of district & community nurses, generic workers, community matron, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and Social Care Workers. The team is governed and supported by a Lead Therapist, Lead Nurse, Lead Social Worker and the INT manager. The team is dynamic and works with close relationships across NHS developments, including GP practices, acute hospital colleagues, GP Federations, Social Prescribers, SuffolkMind, NSFT and local community groups. You will be supported by regular supervision and annual appraisal, work autonomously on behalf of local patients, and have access to skills development training relevant to the post. Our service runs core hours 08:00-18:00, 7 days a week. Staff are expected to work approximately 1 in 10 weekends, with flexible working available within service provision.

Interview date: 3 March 2026.

Main duties of the job

You will provide therapy interventions to residents of Felixstowe and surrounding areas aged 18+ registered with a Felixstowe GP. Our aim is to support, maintain and encourage healthy lifestyle choices and behaviours in ageing and living well processes. Conditions include long-term neurological conditions, acute medical episodes, falls and frailty, palliative and end of life care; all with a view to preventing admission and supporting early discharge. Many patients have complex needs across physical, mental and social care.

About Us

Felixstowe Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) has a 12-month fixed term B6 Community Occupational Therapist post, 37.5 hours per week. The fixed term contract ends 14 March 2027. The Felixstowe INT includes district & community nurses, generic workers, community matron, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and Social Care Workers, supported by a Lead Therapist, Lead Nurse, Lead Social Worker and INT manager.

We are ESNEFT and provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex, delivering care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, clinics and in patients' homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We offer training and development opportunities, flexible working, a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments where applicable, 27 days annual leave (pro rata), NHS discounts, and a Staff Health and Wellbeing programme. Our Time Matters philosophy focuses on reducing delays for staff and patients. We are investing in an Epic EPR digital transformation to enhance patient care. If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills, we want to hear from you. Find out about living and working here at www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A.

Details

Date posted: 03 February 2026

Pay: Agenda for Change, Band 6, £38,682 to £46,580 per annum pro rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Job locations: Felixstowe Community Hospital, Constable Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7HJ

Job responsibilities

For full details of responsibilities and duties, please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Essential

• Qualifications: Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapist; Health Professions Council Registration

Desirable

• Membership of an appropriate professional body

Experience

• Supervision of staff and students
• Participating in research and audit
• Experience of working with adults with complex physical, sensory and cognitive disabilities
• Experience working with primary and community services including Health and Social Care and the independent sector
• Post-registration experience within a multi-disciplinary service
• Leadership in a Health/Social care setting
• Planning and decision-making skills

Desirable

• Current professional student practice placement educator training and associated skills
• Membership of a relevant special interest group

Knowledge

• Understanding of clinical governance, health and safety and risk assessment
• Current manual handling regulations
• Knowledge of moving and handling dependent adults and older people
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation for self and others
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Knowledge of NHS Plan, NICE guidelines and relevant NSF/s relating to own and related services

Personal Skills

• Effective written and verbal communication in English
• Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own practice
• Computer skills including Microsoft and email
• Strong presentation and training skills
• Effective leadership skills
• Flexibility, innovation and creativity to deliver client-centered services
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise to achieve service objectives
• Willingness and ability to travel across East Suffolk using own transport (pool vehicle may be available)
• Experience in rehabilitation of adults with physical disabilities
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders

Disclosures

This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order). UK professional registration is required. For further information see NHS Careers.

Employer details

Employer: East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Felixstowe Community Hospital, Constable Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7HJ

Employer's website: https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/