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Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5 Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 03 March 2026

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Job summary

Looking to start or continue your career as an Occupational Therapist?

Would you like a post that enables you to broaden and advance your skills and experience?

We are able to offer a post with access regular supervision and a great variety of experiences.

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our Community Rehabilitation Service based in Frome Community Hospital, Mendip. You will provide rehabilitation in the patients own home assisting them to reach their personalised goals.

If you would like to find out more or visit the team please contact Vicky Bull on mobile 07464494456 Monday to Friday

or Tamsin Huggins Specialist OT mobile 07786188645 Monday to Thursday

Main duties of the job

Provide a high standard of Occupational Therapy within the Rehabilitation services that they are allocated to within Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Participate in the development of the Rehabilitation Service in the community and within the Community hospital bedded

To provide advice regarding the rehabilitation management of patients to families, carers and other members of the

Carry out duties autonomously but with the ability to seek support and informal and formal supervision from Senior Therapists within the service

Provide support, guidance and training to technical Instructors, therapy support assistants and students

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.

Details

Date posted

17 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

184-OL-BL-4261

Job locations

Frome Community Hospital

Enos Way

Frome

Somerset

BA11 2FH


Job description

Job responsibilities

To be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management, and support more junior staff to do likewise.

To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex

To use clinical reasoning skills to provide appropriate Occupational Therapy rehabilitation and agree patient centred goals with patients and Formulate and deliver an individual Occupational Therapy Rehabilitation plan where appropriate.

To accept responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities

To carry out assessment and treatments of a range of conditions

To clarify and explain the patient's condition to them and/or their families to enable the formulation of realistic agreed treatment goals and plans. This may sometimes involve the breaking of unwelcome news to the patient and/or their carers

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management, and support more junior staff to do likewise.

To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex

To use clinical reasoning skills to provide appropriate Occupational Therapy rehabilitation and agree patient centred goals with patients and Formulate and deliver an individual Occupational Therapy Rehabilitation plan where appropriate.

To accept responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities

To carry out assessment and treatments of a range of conditions

To clarify and explain the patient's condition to them and/or their families to enable the formulation of realistic agreed treatment goals and plans. This may sometimes involve the breaking of unwelcome news to the patient and/or their carers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma/degree in Occupational
  • HCPC Registration

Desirable

  • Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

  • Experience in a Community Rehabilitation Service
  • Experience of lone working

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Must have a car for work purposes
  • Must have a UK driving licence
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma/degree in Occupational
  • HCPC Registration

Desirable

  • Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

  • Experience in a Community Rehabilitation Service
  • Experience of lone working

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Must have a car for work purposes
  • Must have a UK driving licence

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frome Community Hospital

Enos Way

Frome

Somerset

BA11 2FH


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frome Community Hospital

Enos Way

Frome

Somerset

BA11 2FH


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Victoria Bull

Victoria.Bull@SomersetFT.nhs.uk

07464494456

Details

Date posted

17 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

184-OL-BL-4261

Job locations

Frome Community Hospital

Enos Way

Frome

Somerset

BA11 2FH


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