Occupational Therapist

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Witney; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare trust based in Witney is seeking a Band 5 Static Occupational Therapist to join their rehabilitation team. This role involves delivering high-quality rehabilitation services for adults, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, motivated, and ready to support individuals in regaining independence and achieving their goals. Opportunities for career progression, professional development, and attractive benefits such as NHS discounts and a competitive pension scheme are available.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS discount scheme

Competitive pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated with a passion for rehabilitation.
• Clinical skills to assess, plan, and deliver rehabilitation programmes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred rehabilitation for adults.
• Assess and implement tailored treatment programmes.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families.

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Static Occupational Therapist to join our friendly rehabilitation team in Witney. In this role, you'll provide high quality, person centred rehabilitation for adults in an inpatient setting, supporting them to regain independence, achieve their goals, and return to meaningful daily activities. Working as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, you will assess, plan, and deliver tailored rehabilitation programmes under indirect supervision, while contributing to safe and effective patient care across varied settings. This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate, adaptable therapist who is keen to develop their clinical skills, work collaboratively, and make a tangible difference to people's lives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred rehabilitation for adults in the community.
• Assess, plan and implement tailored treatment and rehabilitation programmes.
• Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team across community and acute settings.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and carers, supporting goal-setting and informed consent.
• Accurately record assessments, monitor progress and adjust care plans as needed.
• Contribute to safe, timely discharge planning and liaison with other services.
• Support service efficiency, audit activity and performance monitoring.
• Supervise and develop rehabilitation assistants as required.
• Maintain professional standards, mandatory training and uphold Trust values, safeguarding and governance.

Additional Information

• Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the candidate guide to making an application and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
• As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team