Bank Community Rehab Occupational Therapist - Band 6

Job summary

Bank Band 6 Occupational Therapist -- Community Rehabilitation (Taunton)

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to make a real difference in your local community? We're seeking a passionate and proactive Bank Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our welcoming team based in Taunton. This is a bank position offering flexible hours and the chance to make a real impact in the Taunton community, while working alongside a genuinely supportive and close knit team.

About the Role

As a valued member of our Community Rehabilitation Service, you'll support patients in their homes and local settings, helping them regain independence and improve quality of life. You'll work collaboratively with patients to set and achieve meaningful goals.

Why Join Us?

Friendly, close-knit multi-disciplinary team (OTs, Physios, Rehab Support Workers, Pharmacy Technician)

Strong links with community and voluntary sector partners

Supportive environment where teamwork is central

Patient-centred approach valuing dignity, independence, and shared decision-making

Flexible, bank working arrangements

What We're Looking For

HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with rehab experience

Compassionate, adaptable, and motivated

Excellent 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 Taunton, 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.