Band 5 Occupational Therapist

Job summary

Do you want to be part of an exciting and growing service?

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our Integrated Community Stroke Service (ICSS) within the South Somerset Team, delivering both inpatient and ongoing community stroke rehabilitation.

If you are passionate about stroke care and ready to take on a role within a supportive, collaborative team, we would love to hear from you.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, including participation in bank holidays and weekend working. The exact working pattern will be agreed upon at the time of the appointment.

Main duties of the job

As the successful applicant, you will:

• Manage a clinical caseload of stroke patients.
• Lead and mentor Band 4 Assistant Practitioners and Rehabilitation Assistants.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including Physiotherapists, Nurses, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychologists, and the Living Well After Stroke Team.

Some experience in stroke care is desirable, alongside excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will play a key role in supporting the development of the stroke service and ensuring high-quality care across the county.

You will be supported by the Band 6 Occupational Therapy team and a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist, with access to ongoing professional development opportunities.

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.