Community Occupational Therapist – Rehab & Discharge Specialist

Bidvane; Ilkeston; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Preceptorship programme for newly qual

Investment in clinical and leadership

Regular appraisal and supervision

Coaching to develop advanced skills

Job summary

Amber Valley Community Therapy is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the Pathway 2 therapy team based at Bennerley Fields, with service across Ilkeston and Ripley Hospitals. The role focuses on rehabilitation, complex discharge planning, and helping patients with frailty and palliative needs return home safely within a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants should have HCPC registration or be working towards it.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy or currently training.
• Registration with HCPC or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitation and complex discharge planning to help patients return home safely.
• Work with patients with complex comorbidities, palliative needs and frailty.
• Provide cover across Ilkeston Hospital and Ripley Hospital within the Community Therapy Service.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team and understand each member's role.
• Cover some weekends and bank holidays in the rapid response service, about one weekend in six.
• Engage with patients and service users, promoting a supportive culture.
• Demonstrate transparency, accountability, and high-quality patient care.
• Drive continuous improvement with patient welfare at the center of practice.

Skills

IT skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent working

Education

Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

IT software literacy

Job description

Amber Valley Community Therapy is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the Pathway 2 therapy team based at Bennerley Fields, with service across Ilkeston and Ripley Hospitals. The role focuses on rehabilitation, complex discharge planning, and helping patients with frailty and palliative needs return home safely within a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants should have HCPC registration or be working towards it.