B6 Community Rehab Occupational Therapist

NHS; Minehead; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Minehead is seeking an experienced Community Rehab Occupational Therapist. In this role, you'll provide rehabilitation support to patients to help them regain independence. The position offers flexible working options, a strong focus on career development, and access to discounts through the Blue Light Card. A commitment to community welfare and inclusivity is essential.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

Blue Light Card discounts

Job description

Overview

B6 Community Rehab Occupational Therapist

We are looking to find an experienced Rehab B6 OT to join our team based in Minehead in West Somerset. The Community Rehabilitation Service focus is to provide rehabilitation support to patients within their own communities to achieve what is important to them.

We enable our patients to regain lost skills, increase their levels of independence and wellbeing and to empower and equip them to make lasting changes for their future.

We give them support, guidance and tools to help them to achieve their goals and encourage them to contribute to decisions about their treatment.

We are a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, B4 and B3 Rehab support staff and a Pharmacy Tech and work closely alongside other community and voluntary sector services.

Main duties of the job

Please see attached Job Description 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

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
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

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 responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description 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

Qualifications

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Experience

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Additional Criteria

• Please see attached Job Description 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.
• Please see attached Job Description 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.

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.

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Pro Rata, Per Annum