Job requirements
Essential
5 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of assessing functional ability and occupational performance in relation to daily living activities, mobility, cognition and safety.
- Knowledge
Understanding of occupation-focused, person-centred and goal-orientated rehabilitation.
- Experience
A range of relevant clinical experience gained through occupational therapy student placements and/or recent qualified practice.
- Experience
Experience of undertaking occupational therapy assessments and interventions with people presenting with a range of needs.
- Qualifications
Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as an Occupational Therapist.
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of intermediate care, Discharge to Assess and Home First approaches.
- Experience
Experience of rehabilitation, reablement, intermediate care or discharge planning.
- Qualifications
Evidence of continuing professional development maintained within a professional portfolio.
Job overview
You will join a developing multidisciplinary team and work alongside occupational therapists, physiotherapists, nurses, medical staff, social care colleagues, rehabilitation support workers and community services. You will provide high-quality occupational therapy assessment and intervention for adults with a range of physical, cognitive, psychological and functional needs.
Main duties of the job
You will communicate effectively with individuals, families, carers and partner organisations, ensuring that occupational therapy recommendations are clearly understood and incorporated into wider care and discharge plans.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.
If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Occupational Therapist with Sirona care & health CIC in Bristol. It is listed as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 Per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (New Service). The application deadline is 29 Oct 2026.
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