Senior Occupational Therapist - Home First
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Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Home First Therapy team in Buckinghamshire. The team is in its infancy as a substantive service, offering opportunities to influence and shape the service. We are looking for motivated and skilled individuals to support patients who have recently been discharged from hospital to regain independence and remain in their own homes. The ideal candidate will take a holistic and person-centred approach to helping patients recover from hospital admission and achieve short-term goals to maximise independence. The role includes visiting patients at home to perform assessment and treatment for those with complex needs, within expected timescales, and providing advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals.
Main duties of the job
* Perform assessment and treatment for patients with complex needs, and provide advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers and relatives and other non-professionals.
* Undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
* Participate in continuing professional and service development and contribute to organisational objectives.
About Us
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. NHS benefits include generous annual leave entitlement and a pension scheme, plus access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. We are committed to increasing diversity and welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates. We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and advise on guidance or assistance with applications. We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Details
Date posted: 27 August 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change • Band 6 • Salary £38,682 to £46,580 per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Job share, Flexible working
Location: Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury, HP21 8AL
Job Description
Job responsibilities: For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachments in the advert. Internal applicants may have the option for secondment with endorsement from their line manager. If you require assistance due to a disability in submitting this online application, please contact us and include the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
Essential
* Current registration with Health Professions Council
* Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
* Evidence of CPD in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio
Desirable
* Specific formal courses appropriate to post speciality
Experience
Essential
* Experience of at least 18 months in a junior rotational Occupational Therapy post
* Previous experience in core Occupational Therapy specialties
* Attendance at post graduate courses in related fields and demonstrates reflective learning
* Experience of managing own caseload and prioritising
* Ability to work and interact effectively within an interdisciplinary team and contribute to decision making
* Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development, and reflective practice
* Knowledge and application of evidence based practice and clinical reasoning
* Establish and maintain CPD Portfolio
Desirable
* Knowledge of psychosocial and cultural factors on health/illness behaviours
* Knowledge of discharge pathways
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
* Able to apply a range and depth of knowledge to the specialist clinical area
* Able to make sound clinical decisions using advanced clinical reasoning
* Able to carry out a range of assessments and procedures to make clinical assessments and diagnoses
* Ability to perform manual therapy techniques and therapeutic handling
* Awareness of limitations of own professional abilities
* Clear, concise verbal and written communication with multidisciplinary teams, patients and carers
* Ability to work as an effective team member and self-direct towards goals
* Ability to prioritise tasks and manage resources, including time
* Knowledge of current related legislation (Care Act, H&S, Data Protection Act, etc)
* Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
* Respect for confidentiality, privacy and dignity of patients
Special Requirements
* Assertiveness, self-motivation and empathy
* Able to fulfil physical demands of the role (with reasonable adjustment)
* Able to participate in weekend working
* Flexible to meet service needs
* Full UK Driving Licence and own car for work use
Disclosure and Barring Service Check, Sponsorship and UK Registration information is provided as part of the standard requirements for NHS roles.
Employer details: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury, HP21 8AL
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