Oxford Health NHS Trust

Senior Occupational Therapist - Community Therapy Service - South West

The closing date is 22 January 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in a dynamic, caring community therapy team working as an Occupational Therapist across the South of Oxfordshire; based in Abingdon.

Working within the planned and preventative pathway whilst helping the unplanned pathway, you will be able to make a real difference to the patients of South Oxfordshire.

The team is made up of Occupational Therapists, Mental Health OT, Physiotherapists, Assistant Practitioners, Rehab Assistants and Clinical Lead.

Main duties of the job

As an Occupational Therapist, you will work within a generic or specialist rehabilitation team managing a caseload of clients providing a high quality, appropriate, cost effective and efficient intensive rehabilitation service for adult patients in Oxfordshire.

You will deliver a safe and effective rehabilitative patient care and discharge, working in partnership with colleagues in the multidisciplinary team within the community and acute sectors, supporting the efficient use of resources across the whole system delegating duties as appropriate.

About us

As a team we encourage team work whilst encouraging learning and development opportunities. As a band 6 Occupational therapist there is opportunity for you to take the MSc frailty module offered by the trust to help support your clinical role.

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression
Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted

08 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-CH7699498

Job locations

Community Therapy Services- South West (Abingdon)

Community Therapy Service - Abingdon Community Hospital

Abingdon

OX14 1AG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Occupational Therapy Degree or equivalent
HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

Good knowledge of rehab community services

Desirable

Previous NHS or UK Adult social Services

Skills

Essential

Excellent written and verbal communication

Desirable

Car Diver with Valid UK Licence & Access to Vehicle

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Occupational Therapy Degree or equivalent
HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

Good knowledge of rehab community services

Desirable

Previous NHS or UK Adult social Services

Skills

Essential

Excellent written and verbal communication

Desirable

Car Diver with Valid UK Licence & Access to Vehicle

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

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Community Therapy Services- South West (Abingdon)

Community Therapy Service - Abingdon Community Hospital

Abingdon

OX14 1AG

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Community Therapy Services- South West (Abingdon)

Community Therapy Service - Abingdon Community Hospital

Abingdon

OX14 1AG

Employer's website

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