Advanced Occupational Therapist - Hospital HUB Team
How You'll Make a Difference
As an Advanced Occupational Therapist, you will be working closely with hospital staff to promote the best outcomes for people following a hospital admission. Enabling service users to recognise their strengths and abilities, you will ensure their independence is maximised.
What You Will Be Doing
* You will complete occupational therapy assessments with our service users at Southmead Hospital and in multiple settings across South Gloucestershire. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining close working relationships with service users, their families and formal carers.
* It will be your responsibility to carry out manual handling risk assessments, including considerations for single-handed care, and develop tailored manual handling plans to ensure safety and compliance.
* It will be key for you to consider ways to support the wider team to be effective in their interventions, including using task analysis, provision of equipment, assistive technologies, home environment assessments and minor housing adaptations.
* Making recommendations for a significant budget spend, you will ensure maximum value is delivered for the resources deployed.
* You will have a caseload with regular supervision and support and work alongside colleagues in a strength-based approach in line with the Three Conversations model.
* It will be your responsibility to advise and inform individuals and their carers about available services, including those available under the Care Act.
Additional Responsibilities
* You will support students on placement as an experience practitioner.
* It will be key for you to remain fully up to date with the core training expectations.
* You will need to give examples of using research and evidence-based resources to enhance practice and share learning with the team (e.g. use of research in practice/other online resources).
What We Need From You
* You must hold a professional occupational therapy qualification (e.g., Dip COT, BSc Honours OT) and be registered with the Health Professions Council.
* Demonstrate ability to work efficiently under pressure, respond to shifting priorities, and maintain flexibility.
* Show evidence of experience working in a hospital, community, voluntary, or agency setting providing occupational therapy services relevant to this post.
* Have up-to-date knowledge of all related legislation relevant to social services occupational therapy and supporting legislation.
* Experience managing complex cases and applying assessment skills in practice.
Additional Criteria
* Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience.
* Evidence of meeting the essential (and desirable where possible) criteria for the role.
* Clear commitment to Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
What You Need To Know
* Travel throughout the authority; must have a full, valid driving licence with regular access to a vehicle or alternative travel means.
* Business insurance will need to be added to your insurance policy; you can claim back mileage expenses.
* Hybrid role with opportunities to work remotely subject to case load requirements.
* Requirement for enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Interviews
Interviews are anticipated to be week commencing 21st January 2026.
Benefits & Culture
* Generous annual leave (pro rata), employee wellbeing support and staff discounts (eye tests, travel, shopping, leisure activities).
* Team ethos, manageable caseloads, effective supervision.
* Recognised for quality, breadth and depth of training and development offer.
* Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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