Occupational Therapist

Sirona-Care-; West of England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27+ days annual leave

NHS benefits

Job summary

Sirona care & health CIC in Bristol and surrounding areas is recruiting an Occupational Therapist (NHS AfC Band 5) on a fixed-term basis for 6 months. The role covers assessment and rehabilitation for stroke patients in people’s homes and local communities, with supervision from stroke specialists and access to in-service training.

The post supports discharge planning and collaboration with the MDT to ensure safe, patient-centred care, with NHS pension and generous annual leave.

Qualifications

• Qualified occupational therapist with HCPC registration.
• Ongoing CPD/Reflective practice expected.
• Knowledge of OT outcome measures widely used in practice.
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and its application.
• Up-to-date knowledge of Evidence Based Practice and standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment and rehabilitation for people with stroke in homes/community.
• Support transfer of care from hospital to home to maintain hospital-to-home flow.
• Collaborate with the MDT to provide holistic care to patients and families.
• Supervise rehabilitation support workers and students where appropriate.
• Plan and monitor treatment programs for activities of daily living and therapy goals.
• Identify referrals and equipment needs, coordinating with other services.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Rehabilitation skills

Time management

Caseload management

Communication skills

Stroke experience

Education

Occupational therapy qualification

HCPC registration

Job description

Main area Occupational Therapy Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract 6 months (Fixed term) Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (part time hours considered) Job ref 083-8270387-HO

Employer Sirona care & health CIC Employer type NHS Site ICSS Town Bristol Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 07/10/2026 23:59

Occupational Therapist

NHS AfC: Band 5

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Job overview

This is a fixed term post to support the ICSS team through times of high demand. ICSS is a supportive and friendly MDT providing assessment and rehabilitation for people in their homes and local community. Supervision would be provided by stroke specialist clinicians and you would have access to inservice training and advice from clinicians in the team. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills in stroke rehabilitation and occupational therapy

Main duties of the job

To provide specialist assessment and rehabilitation for people with stroke in their homes and local community

To work with the MDT to support people's transfer of care from hospital to home enabling flow from the hospital setting

To work closely with other professions to provide holistic care to patients and their families

To provide informal supervision for rehabilitation support workers and students

To set up and monitor treatment plans for personal care, meal preparation and therapy programmes for support staff to follow

Collaborate and negotiate with service users, carers and family in identifying appropriate and achievable goals as part of the overall care plan, which will maximise quality of life and independence.

Facilitate appropriate referrals to other services or investigations based on your assessment to ensure holistic patient care

To assess and arrange the provision of equipment and/or adaptations from appropriate agencies ensuring this is provided in good working order and fitted correctly; reporting any issues appropriately

Working for our organisation

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health – England’s largest provider of Adult’s and Children’s Community Services and we’d love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days’ annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme – just a glimpse of the benefits you’ll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different – we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.

If you currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 14 months remaining until the expiry date. If you do not disclose your expiry date within your application, it may not be considered. Please only provide the expiry date and not your share code within your application.

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Please use your 'Supporting Information' to demonstrate and provide evidence in how you meet the Person Specification below.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• Relevant occupational therapy qualification and HCPC registration
• Evidence of on-going CPD / Reflective Practice
• Working knowledge of OT outcome measures
• Knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance and its application
• Up to date knowledge of Evidence Based Practice, local and national standards

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Able to make clinically reasoned judgements when working with a variety of conditions
• Effective time management and caseload management
• Competent assessment and treatment skills including manual therapy, exercise prescription, directing a class
• Able to adapt communication for individuals with communication difficulties
• Experience in the specialist area of stroke
• Experience of the application of health, safety and risk management policies

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.