Bank Community Rehab Occupational Therapist - Band 6

Job summary

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist passionate about community-based rehabilitation? We are looking for a dedicated Bank Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our friendly and dynamic team in Minehead, West Somerset.

About the Role

As part of the Community Rehabilitation Service, you will play a vital role in supporting patients within their own communities. Our focus is on helping individuals regain lost skills, improve independence, and enhance overall wellbeing. We empower our patients to make meaningful, lasting changes by working collaboratively to achieve their personal goals.

What We Offer

A supportive, multi-disciplinary team including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Rehab Support Workers (Bands 3 & 4), and a Pharmacy Technician.

Close collaboration with community and voluntary sector services.

A patient-centered approach that values autonomy, dignity, and shared decision-making.

What We're Looking For

A qualified and HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with relevant experience in rehabilitation.

A flexible, compassionate, and proactive approach to patient care.

Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Please note:This is a bank position, offering flexible working opportunities.

Main duties of the job

Please see attached Job Description and person specification for full details of the role of B6 OT in Taunton and West Somerset Community Rehab Service, based in Minehead, West Somerset.

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

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.