Job requirements
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Post graduate experience in a relevant field
- Experience
Car driver with access to fully insured car and current UK driving license
- Experience
A stated interest in working in Somerset FT NHS Trust
- Experience
Clinical rehab experience in a range of settings
- Experience
Clinical rehab experience in a range of conditions to include frailty, neuro and orthopaedics.
- Experience
Current NHS experience
- Qualifications
BSc Hons Degree in Occupational Therapist
- Qualifications
HCPC Registration
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Previous leadership experience including appraisal and supervision
- Experience
Previous experience in community rehabilitation
- Experience
Extensive experience of working in a MDT with other HCP professions eg Physio, Nurse, Pharmacy Techs, SWs
Job summary
Community Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist
Want to provide Rehab and help patients add life to years?
We are looking for a Band 6 or a developmental Band 5 to 6 Community Occupational Therapist to join the Community Rehabilitation Service based in the Wincanton/ Rural South Somerset area.
The post will cover a varied community based caseload including frailty, amputee rehab, neurology, complex long term conditions, orthopaedics and respiratory. To include working in Wincanton Community Hospital.
The team includes Physiotherapists, OT's, Rehab Assistants and Pharmacy Technicians. We also have direct relationships with PCN OT's, Clinical Specialist therapists, ACPs, GP's and acute Consultants, DNs, Mental health services and many more.
The Community Rehabilitation Service can offer and support opportunities for you to develop and progress along your chosen career path, whether that be clinically based, through the ECP/ACP pathways towards a band 8A ACP role, or a move into leadership and more senior management positions. The role will be actively supported clinically by the OT Clinical Specialist in Community Rehabilitation.
Car driver and own vehicle is essential to this post.
For an informal visit or discussion please feel free to call to discuss how you can join our friendly and supportive team in South Somerset.
Main duties of the job
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To provide high quality patient-centered care and specialist rehabilitation to adults referred to the Community Rehabilitation Service.
Participate in the development of the Rehabilitation Service in the community.
To provide specialist advice regarding the rehabilitation management of patients to families, carers and other members of the MDT.
Provide support, guidance and training to Band 5 Therapists, Senior Rehabilitation Assistants, Rehabilitation Assistants, Apprentices, Students and other professionals.
Responsibility for a caseload of complex patients within the community and ward setting.
Act as Clinical Supervisor and undertake Managerial Supervision including Appraisal for Band 5 Occupational Therapists and Rehabilitation Assistants.
Act as Team Lead in the Rehabilitation Managers absence, including supporting staff and attending any meetings delegated by the manager
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.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Details
- Date posted: 13 November 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year Pro Rata, Per Annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
- Reference number: 184-OL-BL-6017
- Job locations: Wincanton Community Hospital, Dancing Lane, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9DQ, 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 Community Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust in Yeovil, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £39959.00 to £48117.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Nov 2026.
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