Senior Occupational Therapist – Band 6 - Longleat Ward
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Job Introduction
Are you an innovative, enthusiastic, organised, and experienced Occupational Therapist with at least 18 months post-registration experience and a strong interest in rehabilitation?
Would you like to work in a friendly and supportive inpatient team within a community hospital?
We are currently looking for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our inpatient therapy team on Longleat ward at Warminster Community Hospital in Wiltshire. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering holistic, patient-centred, and evidence-based care.
HCRG Care Group is a forward-thinking, innovative service provider delivering treatment and care for a wide-ranging population across rural and suburban settings. The service supports three acute trusts and is continually developing new services to provide the best level of care to Wiltshire residents.
Longleat Ward
This 25-bed inpatient ward adopts a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care. Patients are admitted from three acute hospitals for ongoing treatment. Conditions vary and can be complex, including orthopaedics, neurological issues, musculoskeletal problems, frailty, dementia, and end-of-life care.
Main Responsibilities
To succeed in this role, you must demonstrate a keen interest in the care of older adults and be able to deliver high-quality patient rehabilitation and discharge planning for complex patients within a community hospital ward environment, using evidence-based practices. You should be able to prioritise and organise your caseload, support the development of Band 5 OT staff and students, and have experience supporting and delegating to therapy assistants.
You will be an excellent communicator, enthusiastic, flexible, work autonomously with strong clinical assessment and reasoning skills, and support complex discharges.
You should have a desire to work creatively, bring about innovative service development, and be committed to patient-centred care.
About Us
HCRG Care Group provides community-based health services, enabling independent living. As an NHS partnership, we focus on delivering quality health and care to Wiltshire's population. Community services are expanding, and now is a great time to join us. We offer a friendly, supportive environment that embodies our values: Quality, Integrity, Partnership, and Change.
If you live near Wiltshire, you'll enjoy its countryside, market towns, vibrant city life, excellent transport links, and good schools. We also offer opportunities for those considering relocation to become part of the community quickly.
To discuss the role further, please contact Jo Reed. Please see the attached job description for detailed responsibilities.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
Essential
* HCPC Registered
* Professional Qualification in Occupational Therapy
* Evidence of ongoing education
* Minimum of 2 years postgraduate experience as an Occupational Therapist
* Experience in clinical specialties with a focus on complex discharge planning
* Prescription of daily living equipment
* Broad range of occupational therapy skills
* Ability to manage complex situations
* Ability to use initiative
* Excellent communication skills
* Excellent time management
Desirable
* Fieldwork supervision or mentorship training
* MSK / Community / Acute work experience
* Leadership training
* Experience participating in audits/evaluations
* Experience working in multidisciplinary teams
* Supervision and delegation skills
* Experience with electronic records
Other Requirements
* Full driving license and access to a vehicle for business use
Package Description
As a Senior Occupational Therapist Band 6 at Longleat Ward - Warminster Community Hospital, you will enjoy benefits including:
* Competitive salary and NHS pension
* Professional development opportunities
* Discounts and offers via Reward Gateway
* Wellbeing support services
* Flexible wage access through Wagestream
* Learning and development support
* Awards and recognition programs
About The Company
We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are a leading independent provider of community health and care services across England, supporting millions and helping over half a million people annually. We are committed to equality and inclusivity, providing adjustments and solutions to support all applicants.
Safeguarding is paramount, and all staff undergo safer recruitment and vetting processes, including criminal record checks.
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