Band 5 Occupational Therapist

NHS

  • Sheerness, Kent
  • £29,970-36,483 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
We're looking for a passionate and dynamic Band 5 Occupational Therapistto join our exciting Rapid Response and Intermediate Care Teamworking in the community andin-patient rehabilitation unit.You'llbe working closelywith ateam of Occupational Therapists as well as working collaboratively with ourPhysiotherapists, Nursing and Support Worker colleagues.If you are a final year student due to qualify, we can also look to support you with our preceptorship scheme that we offer where we support you into the team within the first year of your qualification.The service operates 7 days a week 8am till 8pm, and so includes weekend and bank holiday working.Main duties of the jobWithin this role, you will:
  • Undertake 6-month rotations intoIntermediate Care, Rapid Response and on the In-patient Rehabilitation Unit
  • Complete holistic initial assessments with patients
  • Devise treatment plans in line with patient's goals
  • Liaise with family members/relatives and carers
  • Implement and deliver treatment interventions
  • Complete follow up review visits with patients
  • Delegate to support worker colleagues
  • Attend and participate in clinical meetings, team meetings andin-servicetraining
About usAbout the CompanyWe change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs 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.Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were 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 doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed 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-2DetailsDate posted20 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£29,970 to £36,483 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberHCRGCG/TP/116242/16711Job locationsHCRG Care GroupSheernessKentME12 3LTJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Ideal CandidateThis is an opportunity to put yourDegree in Occupational Therapyto great use.You will have a full driving license with access to a car, you will bemotivating, innovative and adaptable, with the ability to work flexibly across specialities as need arises, holding the HCPC (Occupational Therapist) registration. With strong communication and organisation skills, and aflexible approach youwill ensuredelivery of positive experiences to patients at every stage of theirhealthcare journey.If you are a final year student due to qualify, we can also look to support you with our preceptorship scheme that we offer where we support you into the team within the first year of your qualification.You will also need to be confident using IT systems and be able to demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel.Package DescriptionAs a Band 5Occupational Therapist, youll be part of our valuedteam based at Sheppey Community HospitalYou will feel valued as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:
  • AFC Band 5.1 £29,970 salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
  • Plentiful on site-parking
  • Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
  • Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
  • Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling
  • Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
  • An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year
  • The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with a majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission
  • Free tea, coffee, and milk at your base location
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Ideal CandidateThis is an opportunity to put yourDegree in Occupational Therapyto great use.You will have a full driving license with access to a car, you will bemotivating, innovative and adaptable, with the ability to work flexibly across specialities as need arises, holding the HCPC (Occupational Therapist) registration. With strong communication and organisation skills, and aflexible approach youwill ensuredelivery of positive experiences to patients at every stage of theirhealthcare journey.If you are a final year student due to qualify, we can also look to support you with our preceptorship scheme that we offer where we support you into the team within the first year of your qualification.You will also need to be confident using IT systems and be able to demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel.Package DescriptionAs a Band 5Occupational Therapist, youll be part of our valuedteam based at Sheppey Community HospitalYou will feel valued as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:
  • AFC Band 5.1 £29,970 salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
  • Plentiful on site-parking
  • Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
  • Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
  • Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling
  • Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
  • An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year
  • The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with a majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission
  • Free tea, coffee, and milk at your base location
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