Job summary Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Older Persons Mental Health and Community Rehab Service Maternity leave cover Countywide - We have an Occupational Therapist opportunity within Yeovil and Wincanton. We are looking for dynamic and inspiring Occupational Therapist to join the Community Rehab Team and Older Persons Mental Health Team. You will gain an in depth understanding of community working and supporting people within their own homes and the day centre Successful candidates will be directly supported by a Senior Occupational Therapist and Advanced Practitioner/Clinical Specialist within the team. The post holder will work as part of the South Somerset Integrated Neighbourhood team, working collaboratively with the wider South Somerset, rehab, health and social care system and Older Persons Mental Health Community teams. Main duties of the job You will be expected to carry out specific therapy assessments which will include goal setting and treatment planning, assessing risk, promoting and enabling independent functioning. You will be committed to a person-centred approach to your work, have an ability to prioritise and work flexibly. Working alongside our provider teams and rehabilitation practitioners. What are we looking for? Are you a fully qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration (or pending if you're still studying)? Do you have a desire to enhance your post-graduate training and experience? Do you want to get involved in a pioneering service that welcomes development initiatives and integration projects? Keen to take an active role in developing and nurturing others, both personally and professionally? Do you want to relocate to the countryside? We have a relocation policy (T&Cc apply) About us As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts. The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London. There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan there is truly something for everyone Date posted 21 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro Rata, Per Annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number 184-OL-BL-1165 Job locations Wincanton Community Hospital Dancing Lane Wincanton Somerset BA9 9DQ Magnolia House 56 Preston Road Yeovil Somerset BA20 2BN Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for further information about the role and the personal requirements and specification. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for further information about the role and the personal requirements and specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please see attached job description Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please see attached job description 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 (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address Wincanton Community Hospital Dancing Lane Wincanton Somerset BA9 9DQ Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)