Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Static Occupational Therapist to join our friendly rehabilitation team in Witney. In this role, you'll provide high quality, person centred rehabilitation for adults in an inpatient setting, supporting them to regain independence, achieve their goals, and return to meaningful daily activities. Working as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, you will assess, plan, and deliver tailored rehabilitation programmes under indirect supervision, while contributing to safe and effective patient care across varied settings. This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate, adaptable therapist who is keen to develop their clinical skills, work collaboratively, and make a tangible difference to people's lives.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred rehabilitation for adults in the community.
- Assess, plan and implement tailored treatment and rehabilitation programmes.
- Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team across community and acute settings.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families and carers, supporting goal-setting and informed consent.
- Accurately record assessments, monitor progress and adjust care plans as needed.
- Contribute to safe, timely discharge planning and liaison with other services.
- Support service efficiency, audit activity and performance monitoring.
- Supervise and develop rehabilitation assistants as required.
- Maintain professional standards, mandatory training and uphold Trust values, safeguarding and governance.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast 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"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Qualification (Degree or equivalent) Occupational therapy
- Professional HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio
Experience
Essential
- Completed a broad range of clinical placements.
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- NHS Experience/Working knowledge of rehabilitation.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to present information in a clear and logical manner.
- Ability to function effectively across a variety of environments (e.g. ward, department, patients homes etc)
- To demonstrate trust values; Caring, Safe and Excellent.
- Proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Qualification (Degree or equivalent) Occupational therapy
- Professional HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio
Experience
Essential
- Completed a broad range of clinical placements.
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- NHS Experience/Working knowledge of rehabilitation.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to present information in a clear and logical manner.
- Ability to function effectively across a variety of environments (e.g. ward, department, patients homes etc)
- To demonstrate trust values; Caring, Safe and Excellent.
- Proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
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).
