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Community Occupational Therapist (Physical) Band 6
Band 5 to band 6 developmental opportunity
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on people’s lives through physical rehabilitation when discharged home from hospital? What about an opportunity to support the Ambulance services via an Urgent Care Response referral?
North Bedfordshire is looking for a full time band 6 Occupational Therapist to work within the 7 day service.
You need to be responsive, have strong assessment skills with a personalised approach for a wide range of needs/conditions. You will then develop, implement, manage and review the planned recommendations. You will need skills in moving and handling, risk assessing and identifying solutions to reduce risk.
You will work closely alongside all members of the therapy team, as well as the wider multi-disciplinary workforce across Bedfordshire, building close links with professionals and services required to wrap around the needs of each individual to provide a holistic approach.
You will line manage and supervise unqualified staff within the team, supporting them to provide an excellent level of service to the local population. There is also an expectation to support student placements.
All applicants should hold a degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy and be registered with HCPC.
Main duties of the job
We are committed to supporting workforce development and welcome applications from experienced Band 5 Occupational Therapists who demonstrate the potential to progress to Band 6.
Candidates who do not yet meet all Band 6 competencies may be appointed at Band 5 within a structured developmental role, with a clear competency framework and support in place to enable progression to Band 6, typically within 12 months, subject to successful assessment and service needs.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please kindly see the attached Job Description
Please do not apply if you do not hold a full driver’s license and have access to a vehicle.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of a broad range of physical conditions, treatment techniques and intervention
- Core rehabilitation skills
- Experience of working with adult clients with primarily physical illness or disability
- Experiences of working within the community
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Detailed understanding of a wide range of physical medical conditions
- Knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions that affect physical conditions
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to lead and motivate others
- Provide advice/support on clinical issues to other agencies as required
- Good team player and leader
- Ability to work autonomously and manage a complex and varied caseload.
- Ability to analyse results of assessments and arrange/change OT interventions accordingly
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity
- Work and carry out assessments in clients’ homes
- Fit and demonstrate the use of equipment
- Work with clients, families, carers and other professionals of those that are terminally ill
- Supporting clients with severe long term conditions causing distress to themselves and/or their family/carers
Desirable
- Have an understanding of Sepsis and other sudden, potentially critical onset conditions
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- BSc Occupational Therapy Degree or Diploma
- HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
- Clear record of post graduate experience
Desirable
- Significant and relevant post graduate experience
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This advert is for Band 6 Occupational Therapist with East London NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Permanent: Fixed Term. The application deadline is 31 Jul 2026.
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