Band 6 Occupational Therapist

Integrated Care System; Farnham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Are you a passionate and motivated Band 5 or 6 Occupational Therapist looking for your next opportunity? Join our dedicated team and make a real difference in the lives of patients recovering from stroke, managing long-term neurological conditions, and requiring elderly care rehabilitation.

Based on Runfold Ward at Farnham Hospital, Surrey, you'll be part of a 21-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit, which includes a minimum of 11 stroke beds and 10 additional beds for neurological and elderly care patients. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative multi-disciplinary team, including Doctors, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Adult Social Care, and Dietitians.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can develop your skills, contribute to patient recovery, and work within a truly integrated team, we'd love to hear from you!

This role is offering a £2,000 Welcome Bonus!*

*T&C's apply

Main duties of the job

Professional responsibilities

• You will be responsible for maintaining your own CPD, keeping up to date with new research and developments, especially in relation to evidence-based practice.
• Participate in the development and training of Occupational Therapy assistants.
• Participate in clinical supervision and annual staff appraisal schemes.
• Assist in service development projects and audits.
• Ensure membership of appropriate professional bodies remains current—HCPC—and maintain knowledge of the standards required.
• Stay up-to-date with statutory and mandatory training relevant to the role.

General

• This is a varied role requiring flexibility to ensure we provide an equitable service, working with colleagues and line managers to make a real difference to our patients.
• Depending on experience, this post may require occasional weekend work.
• The post holder must hold a valid driving licence.
• We provide support through clinical supervision, in-service training, journal clubs, reviews, and preceptorship programmes.

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children’s community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, and MSK services, as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year—guided by our values: we care, we think, we do.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people. We are a Disability Confident company, working to provide inclusive facilities, work environment adjustments, and technical solutions.

Roles may close early if filled, so apply promptly. For more about HCRG Care Group, visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

Job responsibilities

As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, you'll be a valued member of our team at Farnham Hospital.

You will feel valued as an Occupational Therapist within HCRG Care Group, with access to rewards and benefits including:

• £37,338 - £44,962 Band 6 salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms, plus a £2,000 Welcome Bonus!
• Free tea, coffee, and milk at your base location
• Membership of My Reward Hub for discounts, cashback, and vouchers
• Access to your wages as you earn them for emergencies
• Support for mental and physical wellbeing, career coaching, and counselling
• Opportunities for professional development through our learning team
• An open culture encouraging ideas to help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through health and care, supported by innovation funding

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a DBS check is required to check for previous convictions.