Senior Occupational Therapist - Band 6 - Longleat Ward

HCRG Care Group; Warminster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health services provider in Warminster is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to lead patient rehabilitation in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of post-qualification experience, possess excellent communication skills, and have a passion for patient-centered care. This role includes overseeing discharge planning and mentoring staff, with a focus on delivering high quality, evidence-based services.

Benefits

Competitive Pay & Pension

Professional Growth Opportunities

24/7 Wellbeing Support

Flexible Pay Options

Learning & Development Support

Recognition & Involvement Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years postgraduate experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience of working in a range of clinical specialties.
• Ability to manage complex situations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality patient rehabilitation and discharge planning.
• Support the development of therapy staff and students.
• Lead on complex discharges.

Skills

Complex discharge planning

Strong clinical assessment

Excellent communication

Time management

Education

Professional Qualification in Occupational Therapy

HCPC Registration

Job description

Overview

bed IP ward with a multi-disciplinary approach to the patient pathway. Patients are admitted to our ward from our 3 acutes for ongoing care. Conditions can be varied and complex and include orthopaedics, neurological, musculoskeletal, frailty, dementia and end of life. Package DescriptionAs a Senior Occupational Therapist Band 6 within our Longleat Ward - Warminster Community Hospital, we value you and your contributions, offering a range of benefits to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing:

Benefits

• Competitive Pay & Pension: Enjoy a Band 6 Agenda for Change salary and NHS pension benefits.
• Professional Growth: Join our Strive for Better networks, connecting with professionals nationwide to develop and share best practices.
• Exclusive Rewards: Access discounts and offers at leading supermarkets, retailers, and experience providers through our Reward Gateway.
• Wellbeing Support: Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, including counseling, career coaching, and legal advice.
• Flexible Pay Options: Track earnings and access wages through Wagestream, providing financial flexibility.
• Learning & Development: Enhance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, access e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities.
• Recognition & Involvement: Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas for service improvements, and stay informed through regular leadership updates.

Main Responsibilities

To be successful in the post you must demonstrate a keen interest in care of the older person and be able to deliver high quality patient rehabilitation and discharge planning of complex patients within a community hospital ward environment using evidence-based practice. You must be able to prioritise and organise your caseload, support in the development of B5 OT staff, students and be experienced in supporting and delegating to therapy assistants. You will be an excellent communicator, enthusiastic, flexible, work autonomously using strong clinical assessment and reasoning skills as well as supporting and leading on complex discharges. You will demonstrate a desire to work creatively to bring about innovative service development and commit to putting the patient at the centre of your work.

About Us

HCRG Care Group provides community-based health services, enabling people to live healthy independent lives. We are an NHS partnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health and care to the people of Wiltshire. You will join a friendly and supportive team who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change. We are a Disability Confident Committed company and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people. Safeguarding and safer working practices are in place and all roles require disclosure checks.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Essential
• HCPC Registered
• Professional Qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Evidence of ongoing education
• Minimum of 2 years postgraduate experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Experience of working in a range of clinical specialties with focus on complex discharge planning
• Prescription of daily living equipment
• Broad range of occupational therapy skills gained through post-registration experience
• Ability to manage complex situations
• Ability to use initiative
• Excellent communicator
• Excellent time management

• Desirable
• Fieldwork supervisors or mentorship course
• MSK / Community / Acute work-based training
• Leadership Training
• Participating in clinical and/or operational audits / evaluations
• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team in hospital and community settings
• Supervision of other staff
• Ability to delegate clinical work
• Use of electronic records

Other requirements

• Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence.

About The Company

We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006 we are one of the UK\'s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on delivering high-quality care.

Aspiring for a 12-month maternity cover role on Longleat ward at Warminster community Hospital in Wiltshire, offering a chance to work in a multi-disciplinary team delivering holistic, patient-centred and evidence-based care. Our service provides support to a mix of rural and suburban settings across Wiltshire.