Community OT Specialist (Band 6) – Rehab & Discharge

HCRG Care Group; Melksham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

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Job summary

HCRG Care Group is recruiting a Band 6 Occupational Therapist for Melksham Community Hospital. The role focuses on comprehensive assessment, rehabilitation and discharge planning within a community-based Integrated Neighbourhood team.

You will work across home, residential and nursing settings, supporting independence and collaborative care planning, with flexible hours and weekend/on-call elements as needed.

Qualifications

• Diploma/ Degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Registration with HCPC and RCOT membership where applicable.
• CPD portfolio and ongoing professional development are expected.

Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive OT assessments, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation.
• Focus on admission avoidance and timely discharge through MDT collaboration.
• Manage a complex caseload and prioritise workload as service needs change.
• Provide an evidence-based OT service including assessment, care planning, rehabilitation and discharge planning.
• Must be a car driver with access to a vehicle for travel to domiciliary and community locations.
• Supervise junior staff where applicable and participate in supervision.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Rehabilitation planning

Community-based care

Education

Diploma/ Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

HCRG Care Group is recruiting a Band 6 Occupational Therapist for Melksham Community Hospital. The role focuses on comprehensive assessment, rehabilitation and discharge planning within a community-based Integrated Neighbourhood team.

You will work across home, residential and nursing settings, supporting independence and collaborative care planning, with flexible hours and weekend/on-call elements as needed.