Occupational Therapist | Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist for the Fenland Community Rehabilitation Team. The role involves assessing and planning specialist programmes for patients with complex needs, managing your own caseload, and working autonomously within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle. This position supports high-quality rehabilitation care for patients in their home environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence and have use of a vehicle.
• Experience in managing complex patient needs is essential.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, and developing occupational therapy programmes.
• Managing own caseload and prioritising referrals based on clinical need.
• Supervising junior staff and ensuring high-quality patient care.

Skills

Autonomous working

Clinical reasoning

Holistic assessment

Communication

Time management

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist to join the Fenland Community Rehabilitation Team based at Alan Conway Court, Doddington Hospital, Benwick Road, Doddington, PE15 0UG. The role is suitable for an OT looking to develop their skills.

This role is based in the Fenland area. You would be working as part of a multidisciplinary team providing high-quality rehabilitation to patients with physical disabilities in their home environment.

Please note, for this role, you will be required to travel independently around the county, meeting strict time deadlines. You must hold a full UK driving licence and have use of a vehicle. Public transport cannot be used for this role, as it is not considered reliable and would not meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet these criteria.

We are looking for a self-motivated individual who can work autonomously within the Community Therapy team to provide high standards of care. Your responsibilities will include assessing, planning, and developing specialist occupational therapy programmes for patients with diverse and complex needs. You will manage your own caseload, prioritise referrals based on clinical need, and undertake assessments of patients with complex pathologies using specialist clinical reasoning skills.

You will also supervise junior staff and students, oversee patient interventions, and ensure that Senior Therapy Assistants and Therapy Assistants deliver high-quality patient care.

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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to improve the health and wellbeing of those we serve, supporting them to lead fulfilling lives.

Our clinical teams deliver NHS services across inpatient, primary care, and community settings, including mental health, learning disabilities, primary care, liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, and research.

We aim to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all community sectors, especially underrepresented groups, including those with long-term conditions, ethnic minorities, and LGBTQ+ communities.

Please note, we reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive sufficient applications. We cannot offer sponsorship for all roles; applications from candidates requiring sponsorship may be rejected.

For more information about CPFT, visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk. Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Being professionally and legally accountable for your work and delegated tasks.
• Working within professional codes of practice and guidelines.
• Conducting holistic assessments, including those with complex presentations, using clinical reasoning.
• Applying evidence-based practices to ensure effective and appropriate clinical care.
• Promoting independence, avoiding hospital admissions when possible, and reducing inpatient stays.
• Identifying patient needs, setting goals, and providing appropriate interventions, including adaptive equipment and rehabilitation programs.
• Managing your time effectively and delegating tasks appropriately.
• Contributing to risk and safety assessments, reporting new risks promptly.
• Gaining patient and carer consent for interventions.
• Maintaining accurate, timely records in line with Trust policies and HCPC guidance.

This position closes on Sunday, 17 August 2025.