Overview
We're looking for a passionate and dynamic Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our Rapid Response and Intermediate Care Team, working in the community and in-patient rehabilitation unit.
You'll be working closely with a team of Occupational Therapists as well as collaborating with Physiotherapists, Nursing and Support Worker colleagues.
If you are a final year student due to qualify, we can also look to support you with our preceptorship scheme, where we support you into the team within the first year of your qualification.
The service operates 7 days a week, 8am–8pm, and includes weekend and bank holiday working.
Responsibilities
* Undertake 6-month rotations into Intermediate Care, Rapid Response and the In-patient Rehabilitation Unit
* Complete holistic initial assessments with patients
* Devise treatment plans in line with patients' goals
* Liaise with family members/relatives and carers
* Implement and deliver treatment interventions
* Complete follow-up review visits with patients
* Delegate to support worker colleagues
* Attend and participate in clinical meetings, team meetings and in-service training
Requirements and qualifications
* Registered HCPC Occupational Therapist
* Full driving licence with access to a car
* Motivating, innovative and adaptable with the ability to work flexibly across specialties as needed
* Strong communication and organisational skills; flexible approach to ensure delivery of positive patient experiences
* Willingness to participate in preceptorship for final-year students nearing qualification
* Confident using IT systems; working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
Benefits
* Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 per year, Agenda for Change Band 5.1 with NHS Pension
* On-site parking
* Discounts through My Reward Hub and other wellbeing resources
* Access to wages as you earn them and financial wellbeing resources
* Wellbeing and career development support through the Learning Enterprise
* Open, just culture with opportunity to contribute ideas and innovations
* High clinical and quality standards, with many services rated good or outstanding by the Care Quality Commission
* Free tea, coffee, and milk at base location
About us
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, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services, as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year, guided by our values: we care, we think, we do.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people. We are a Disability Confident Committed company, and provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be inclusive of everyone.
While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular and we may close it earlier than the date shown. If you’re keen to join our team, please apply as soon as you can.
To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit the website.
Details
* Date posted: 12 September 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
* Band: Band 5
* Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 a year
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference: HCRGCG/TP/116242/16878
* Job locations: HCRG Care Group, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3LT
Job description
This is an opportunity to put your Degree in Occupational Therapy to great use. You will have a full driving licence with access to a car, be motivated, innovative and adaptable, with the ability to work flexibly across specialities as needs arise, holding the HCPC (Occupational Therapist) registration. With strong communication and organisation skills, and a flexible approach, you will ensure delivery of positive experiences to patients at every stage of their healthcare journey.
You will also need to be confident using IT systems and demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel).
As a Band 5 Occupational Therapist, you’ll be part of our valued team based at Sheppey Community Hospital.
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name: HCRG Care Group
Address: HCRG Care Group, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3LT
Website: https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/
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