Job requirements
Essential
7 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Evidence of reflection
- Experience
Critical appraisal of own performance
- Experience
Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience
Experience in a range of clinical rehabilitation areas of practice to include elderly patients, neurological, cognitive decline etc.
- Qualifications
Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Qualifications
HCPC registration
- Qualifications
Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate course.
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience in an NHS community hospital/community setting at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
- Qualifications
Post graduate accredited course in care of the elderly and/or rehabilitation
- Qualifications
Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join the South Somerset Reablement Therapy Team as a full time Band 5 Occupational Therapist.
The Reablement Team covers the intermediate care pathway beds in the South of Somerset. This currently includes beds at Sherborne House, La Fontana and Crewkerne Community Hospital.
Do you enjoy completing rehabilitation in an inpatient setting for a varied, complex caseload? We receive service-users discharged from the acute hospitals that require ongoing rehabilitation prior to discharge to their next destination for a period of up to 6 weeks.
Please get in touch if you think this may be the job for you.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard Occupational Therapy Service as part of the Intermediate Care Bedded Pathway team.
To hold responsibility for own caseload and undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, working without direct supervision but having access to a Senior Occupational Therapist on a regular basis and participating in the Service's formal Professional Supervision & Appraisal Programme.
Provide support, guidance and training to junior rehabilitation assistants, apprentices, discharge facilitators and students.
Responsibility for a caseload of suitable patients within the speciality services of Intermediate Care.
To work with patients in a range of community locations, which can include community hospitals, care home rehabilitation units and in service users own homes.
Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service.
The post holder will be required to work their hours over 7 days, including out of hours, weekends and bank holidays, to meet the needs of the service.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Details
- Date posted: 06 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year Pro Rata, Per Annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 184-OL-BL-5825
- Job locations: Crewkerne Community Hospital, Middle Path, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8BX, United Kingdom, Disch Pathway Sherbourne House, 131 Sherbourne Road, Sherborne, Somerset, BA21 4HF, United Kingdom, Disch Pathway La Fontana, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6PQ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for further information about the role and the personal requirements and specification.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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This advert is for B5 Occupational Therapist with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust in Yeovil, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £32073.00 to £39043.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 20 Oct 2026.
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