Job summary The Great Western Hospital is looking to expand our Team for the winter season and are seeking experienced, compassionate and caring Bank Occupational Therapist's to Join us to provide the best care we can. We are looking for committed Rehabilitation Assistant who are passionate about doing the best for our patients through delivering excellent standards of care. Join the Bank at the Great Western Hospital today to earn some extra pennies this winter with Short- and/or long-term assignments available with flexible working hours to suit your needs. Our Trust Bank (Internal Temporary workforce) offer hours 'as and when required' or when you want to work however, please be advised that availability for roles vary depending on demand and no role is guaranteed. Main duties of the job Manage and be responsible for an assigned clinical caseload using an interdisciplinary, patient focused, rehabilitative or compensatory approach for a broad range of conditions, within the hospital setting. To assess occupational performance then plan, implement and evaluate evidenced based client centred interventions maintaining the associated records in compliance with the standards from the College Of Occupational Therapy, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Bank band 5 Occupational therapists will be asked to work in several different teams within different specialties dependant on service demand and staffing levels. About us Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives." If you would like further information or would like to discuss our opportunities, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our dedicated temporary staffing team on 01793 604417, otherwise we look forward to hearing from you Date posted 16 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year as per hours worked Contract Bank Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 249-7152865 Job locations The Great Western Hospital Marlborough Road Swindon SN3 6BB Job description Job responsibilities To communicate with other multi-disciplinary team members, families, carers, and external agencies concerned with the management of the patient. To develop skills and knowledge through the competency framework and participate in continuous professional development, in-service training and any other developmental activities. To screen and prioritise referrals within an assigned caseload, following service standards and referring to other agencies where necessary. To undertake standardised and non-standardised basic Occupational Therapy assessments and analyse in the context of the patients daily activities, for a designated caseload following department standards and protocols. Please see attached Full Job Description Job description Job responsibilities To communicate with other multi-disciplinary team members, families, carers, and external agencies concerned with the management of the patient. To develop skills and knowledge through the competency framework and participate in continuous professional development, in-service training and any other developmental activities. To screen and prioritise referrals within an assigned caseload, following service standards and referring to other agencies where necessary. To undertake standardised and non-standardised basic Occupational Therapy assessments and analyse in the context of the patients daily activities, for a designated caseload following department standards and protocols. Please see attached Full Job Description Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma /Degree: Occupational Therapy Registered with Health Profession council Desirable Member of professional body / special interest groups Experience Essential Application of OT process. Use of functional assessment and activity analysis Broad clinical experience. (placement level or post graduate) Desirable Audit. Experience of planning and co-ordinating treatment programmes Experience of a broad range of clinical interventions Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma /Degree: Occupational Therapy Registered with Health Profession council Desirable Member of professional body / special interest groups Experience Essential Application of OT process. Use of functional assessment and activity analysis Broad clinical experience. (placement level or post graduate) Desirable Audit. Experience of planning and co-ordinating treatment programmes Experience of a broad range of clinical interventions 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address The Great Western Hospital Marlborough Road Swindon SN3 6BB Employer's website https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)