Job Description

The closing date is 30th May 2025

Job summary

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Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Discharge to Assess

Secondment / Fixed Term Contract considered also!

Countywide - We have Occupational Therapist opportunities countywide.

We are expanding, so we are looking for dynamic and inspiring Occupational Therapist to join the Discharge to Assess (D2A) service part of the wider Intermediate Care service for Somerset.



You will gain an in depth understanding of community working and supporting people within their own homes.



Successful candidates will be directly supported by a Senior Occupational Therapist and Advanced Practitioner/Clinical Specialist within the team.



A vast number of people have been helped to regain their independence at home following a stay in hospital thanks to Somerset's Discharge to Assess service. "It means our patients can return home much quicker than before, reducing the need to wait in hospital for a long-term care package."



Due to our positive outcomes and progress we have secured further investment to continue to expand and grow our service and we have a number of new posts available.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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You will be expected to carry out specific therapy assessments which will include goal setting and treatment planning, assessing risk, promoting and enabling independent functioning. You will be committed to a person-centred approach to your work, have an ability to prioritise and work flexibly. Working alongside our provider teams and rehabilitation practitioners.

What are we looking for

Are you a fully qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration?



Do you have a desire to enhance your post-graduate training and experience?



Do you want to get involved in a pioneering service that welcomes development initiatives and integration projects?



Keen to take an active role in developing and nurturing others, both personally and professionally?



Do you want to relocate to the countryside?

About us

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As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.



The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.



There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!

Job description

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Please see attached job description for further information about the role and the personal requirements and specification.

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy (OT)



Registration with Health Care Professions Council


Knowledge of community Occupational Therapy role


Car driver




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Desirable

The post holder must have excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal with the complex needs of these patients, carers and relatives, and maybe exposed to situations and environments that may cause distress.


To be able to use advanced clinical reasoning to predict achievable outcomes of treatment and to recommend the best course of intervention, developing comprehensive patient cantered treatment plans, in conjunction with other professions and agencies.




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Experience

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Essential

Experience in assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of a wide range of conditions


Advanced clinical reasoning to enable sound judgement and intervention when treating patients


Ability to work autonomously and set priorities




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Desirable

Post registration experience as an Occupational Therapist including experience in a ward setting to include treatment of those with physical and mental health conditions


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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.


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UK Professional Registration

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


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For help with your application, contact:

Beth Blackwell


beth.blackwell@somersetft.nhs.uk


01823343236


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Pay scheme

Agenda for Change


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Band

Band 6


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Salary

37338.00 to 44962.00 Yearly
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Contract

Permanent


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Working pattern

Part-Time, Full-Time


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Reference number

184-OL-BL-2555


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Job locations

Trustwide

The Crescent

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 4DY