Occupational Therapist - Secondment

Oxford Health Nhs Foundation Trust; Witney; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Trust is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a 6-month secondment in the West Oxfordshire community therapy team. You will manage a caseload in a rehabilitation setting, delivering high-quality, cost-effective care and discharge planning with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires HCPC registration, a driving licence and access to a vehicle. Applicants should be prepared for part-time work, with a pay band 6 system and Agenda for Change pay scales.

Qualifications

• Essential: Physiotherapy Degree or Occupational Therapy Degree.
• Essential: HCPC registration.
• Essential: Band 5 NHS experience or working in social services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and effective rehabilitative patient care, rehabilitation and discharge planning in partnership with multidisciplinary colleagues across community and acute services.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised programmes of care, using clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.
• Work independently and collaboratively to manage a caseload, monitor patient progress and adapt treatment plans as required.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and carers, ensuring they are fully involved in care planning and decision-making.
• Develop and coordinate comprehensive discharge plans, liaising with health and social care professionals to ensure seamless patient care.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, manage risks appropriately and adhere to safeguarding, governance and infection prevention requirements.
• Support service improvement, performance targets and the development of colleagues through mentoring, education and sharing best practice.

Skills

Communication

Car driver

Education

Physiotherapy Degree

Occupational Therapy Degree

Job description

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Occupational Therapist - Secondment

The closing date is 08 November 2026.

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to work in our community Therapy Team in West Oxfordshire.

This opportunity is for a 6 month Secondment.

Working within the planned and preventative pathway whilst helping the unplanned pathway, you will be able to make a real difference to the patients of West Oxfordshire.

As a Occupational Therapist you will work within a rehabilitation team managing a caseload of clients providing a high quality, appropriate, cost effective and efficient intensive rehabilitation service for adult patients in Oxfordshire.

The team is made up of Occupational Therapists, Mental Health OT, Physiotherapists, Assistant Practitioners, Rehab Assistants and Clinical Lead.

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver safe and effective rehabilitative patient care, rehabilitation and discharge planning in partnership with multidisciplinary colleagues across community and acute services.


• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised programmes of care, using clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.


• Work independently and collaboratively to manage a caseload, monitor patient progress and adapt treatment plans as required.


• Communicate effectively with patients, families and carers, ensuring they are fully involved in care planning and decision-making.


• Develop and coordinate comprehensive discharge plans, liaising with health and social care professionals to ensure seamless patient care.


• Maintain accurate clinical records, manage risks appropriately and adhere to safeguarding, governance and infection prevention requirements.


• Support service improvement, performance targets and the development of colleagues through mentoring, education and sharing best practice.

About us

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\"

Our values are: \"Caring, safe and excellent\"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• 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 may apply)


• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details

Date posted: 23 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata | per annum

Contract: Secondment

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 267-INCH8316958

Job locations: Windrush House, Witney, OX29 7DX, United Kingdom

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: Physiotherapy Degree or Occupational Therapy Degree equivalent


• Essential: HCPC registration


• Essential: Band 5 NHS experience or working in social services

Experience

• Essential: good knowledge of rehab community services


• Desirable: previous NHS or UK Adult social Services

Skills

• Essential: Excellent written and verbal communication


• Desirable: Car driver

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address: Windrush House, Witney, OX29 7DX, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Specialist, Jess Nicholson

[e-mail]

07825762601

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