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<h2>Job Introduction</h2><p>As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, you will join our Early Supported Discharge Service based on Sapphire Ward at Gravesham Community Hospital. This is a rewarding opportunity to support patients recovering from stroke and neurological conditions as they transition from hospital to home. You will play a key role in delivering high quality, patient centered rehabilitation, helping people regain independence and confidence in their daily lives. This is a varied role that combines inpatient work with community visits, giving you a unique opportunity to follow patients through their recovery journey. You will be part of a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team who are passionate about delivering excellent care and continually improving the service.</p><h2>Package Description</h2><p>You will be joining a collaborative and forward thinking therapy team who are committed to delivering high quality stroke and neurological rehabilitation. The team provides a supportive environment where development is encouraged, ideas are valued and colleagues work closely together to achieve the best outcomes for patients. As part of HCRG Care Group, you will receive:</p><ul><li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">NHS Agenda for Change Band 6 salary with an NHS pension</li><li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">5% high cost area allowance
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About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers 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 simple values: we care, we think, we do.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2
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About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers 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 simple values: we care, we think, we do.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2
Details
- Date posted: 04 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: HCRGCG/TP/116242/19763
- Job locations: HCRG Care Group, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0DG, United Kingdom
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About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers 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 simple values: we care, we think, we do.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2
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