Job Description

The closing date is 17th Sep 2025

Anticipated Interview date(s) TBC

Job summary

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Are you an experienced

Occupational Therapist

passionate about community-based rehabilitation? We are looking for a dedicated

Bank Band 6 Occupational

Therapist

to join our friendly and dynamic team in

Minehead, West Somerset

.

About the Role

As part of the Community Rehabilitation Service, you will play a vital role in supporting patients within their own communities. Our focus is on helping individuals regain lost skills, improve independence, and enhance overall wellbeing. We empower our patients to make meaningful, lasting changes by working collaboratively to achieve their personal goals.

What We Offer

A supportive, multi-disciplinary team including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Rehab Support Workers (Bands 3 & 4), and a Pharmacy Technician.


Close collaboration with community and voluntary sector services.


A patient-centered approach that values autonomy, dignity, and shared decision-making.

What We're Looking For

A qualified and HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with relevant experience in rehabilitation.


A flexible, compassionate, and proactive approach to patient care.


Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Please note:

This is a

bank position

, offering flexible working opportunities.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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Please see attached and person specification for full details of the role of B6 OT in Taunton and West Somerset Community Rehab Service, based in Minehead, West Somerset.

About us

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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

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.

Job description

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Please see attached and person specification for full details of the role of B6 OT in Taunton and West Somerset Community Rehab Service, based in Minehead, West Somerset.

Person specification

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Qualifications

#

Essential

Degree/diploma level education


Registration by the Health Professions Council (UK) as an Occupational Therapist


Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at relevant post grad courses




#

Desirable

Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapists

Experience

#

Essential

Proven post graduate experience with extensive

clinical experience relevant to the post.

Experience of a wide range of clinical

rehabilitation areas of practice to include elderly


patients with complex multi-pathology,


neurological, orthopaedics etc

Experience of working as part of a

multidisciplinary team

Experience in a Community Hospital setting Experience of lone working Experience of service development and review Knowledge of clinical governance

Additional Criteria

#

Essential

Valid UK Drivers Licence and Access to a Vehicle for work


Please refer to the attached JD

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

For help with your application, contact:

Sarah Gibson


Sarah.Gibson2@somersetft.nhs.uk

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 6

Salary

19.78 to 23.82 Hourly

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-Time, Full-Time

Reference number

184-OL-BA-3185

Job locations

Minehead Community Hospital

Luttrell Way

Minehead

Somerset

TA24 6DF