Job summary We are dedicated in providing exceptional care to individuals facing challenges in daily life. Our team is committed to delivering individual, evidence-based therapy services to improve the quality of life and independence of our clients. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Specialist Occupational Therapist to provide appropriate patient centred treatment using evidence-based practice. Main duties of the job To provide specialist therapy skills to the therapy team across a potential seven day rota. To assess and treat own caseload, which may include complex presentations and to maintain own records as an autonomous practitioner. To assist senior staff in the education and supervision of junior colleagues, assistants and students. To assist senior staff in daily management of the team and provision of therapy service, deputising for the team leader in their absence. To assist senior staff in development and maintenance of an efficient and effective the To contribute to the inter-disciplinary working within the therapy team and Locality by teaching, learning & practicing inter-disciplinary skills & techniques as defined by an agreed competency framework or training scheme. About us Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve. Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working. Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Based on full time hours Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 348-MNH-7410 Job locations Alton Community Hospital Chawton Park Road Alton Hampshire GU34 1RJ Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Appropriate professional qualification with full HCPC registration Degree level award (level 6) plus post graduate specialist training, experience, short courses to masters equivalent level. Able to demonstrate a good command of the English Language both written and verbal Computer Literate in both data entry and communicating via IT - emails and report writing Desirable Further education training eg: external courses/masters degree or equivalent experience gained by undertaking on-going personal development and training. Management/Leadership Qualification/development programme Experience Essential Experience, underpinned by knowledge of working with and understanding the complex needs of patients in a primary care/community setting. Have a broad range of clinical skills, including assessment and treatments of a variety of conditions including neuro, orthopaedic, MSK and elderly. Involved in the implementation and management of change. Experience of working with long-term conditions and frailty. Demonstrates organisational skills: including the ability to make decisions and to prioritise. Ability to understand and interpret research findings/evidence-based care and apply to practice. Participation and comprehension of clinical and professional supervision Desirable Experience of initiating or participating in quality improvement project relating to clinical practice Person Specification Qualifications Essential Appropriate professional qualification with full HCPC registration Degree level award (level 6) plus post graduate specialist training, experience, short courses to masters equivalent level. Able to demonstrate a good command of the English Language both written and verbal Computer Literate in both data entry and communicating via IT - emails and report writing Desirable Further education training eg: external courses/masters degree or equivalent experience gained by undertaking on-going personal development and training. Management/Leadership Qualification/development programme Experience Essential Experience, underpinned by knowledge of working with and understanding the complex needs of patients in a primary care/community setting. Have a broad range of clinical skills, including assessment and treatments of a variety of conditions including neuro, orthopaedic, MSK and elderly. Involved in the implementation and management of change. Experience of working with long-term conditions and frailty. Demonstrates organisational skills: including the ability to make decisions and to prioritise. Ability to understand and interpret research findings/evidence-based care and apply to practice. Participation and comprehension of clinical and professional supervision Desirable Experience of initiating or participating in quality improvement project relating to clinical practice 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 Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Alton Community Hospital Chawton Park Road Alton Hampshire GU34 1RJ Employer's website https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)