HCRG Care Group

Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Fixed Term (Maternity Leave Cover)

The closing date is 15 March 2026

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist looking to make a real difference? Join our warm and dynamic inpatient rehabilitation team atSt Martins Hospital in Bath,where youll play a pivotal role in helping patients regain independence and confidence. In our 29 bedded unit, including dedicated stroke rehabilitation beds, youll work closely with a highly supportive, multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective, and truly patient centred care.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with hands on experience and specialist training in supporting older adults with a variety of physical, cognitive, and stroke related needs. If youre passionate about delivering impactful rehabilitation and shaping positive discharge journeys, wed love to hear from you.

Youll be based at St Martins Hospital in Bath, joining us on a 6 month fixed term contractto support the team during a period of maternity cover.

Main duties of the job

  • Deliver holistic occupational therapy interventions to patients across a range of ages and needs.
  • Complete thorough assessments and create personalised treatment and rehabilitation plans.
  • Work collaboratively with patients, families, carers, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
  • Communicate effectively within the team and with external partners to support safe, coordinated care.
  • Maintain high standards of clinical practice and actively engage in ongoing professional development.
  • Provide guidance, supervision, and training to junior colleagues and students.

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

Details

Date posted

02 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

HCRGCG/TP/158870/18614

Job locations

HCRG Care Group

Bath

Avon

BA2 5RP


Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, you will be part of our valued team in our BSW Service, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including

  • £38,682 to £40,823Band 6 AfC Salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
  • Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
  • Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life's emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
  • Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing, from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling
  • Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
  • An open, just culture where you're encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose, changing lives through transforming health and care, backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year
  • The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards, with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission

The Ideal Candidate

  • A qualified Occupational Therapist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
  • Passionate about rehabilitation, with strong communication, organisational, and prioritisation skills.
  • Experienced in supporting older adults with physical, cognitive, or psychosocial needs.
  • A confident team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Previous experience working with stroke survivors.
  • Holds a full driving licence and has access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, you will be part of our valued team in our BSW Service, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including

  • £38,682 to £40,823Band 6 AfC Salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
  • Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
  • Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life's emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
  • Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing, from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling
  • Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
  • An open, just culture where you're encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose, changing lives through transforming health and care, backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year
  • The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards, with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission

The Ideal Candidate

  • A qualified Occupational Therapist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
  • Passionate about rehabilitation, with strong communication, organisational, and prioritisation skills.
  • Experienced in supporting older adults with physical, cognitive, or psychosocial needs.
  • A confident team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Previous experience working with stroke survivors.
  • Holds a full driving licence and has access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Desirable

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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.

Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Bath

Avon

BA2 5RP


Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Bath

Avon

BA2 5RP


Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Recruitment Team

ask.hr@hcrgcaregroup.com

03002471122

Details

Date posted

02 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

HCRGCG/TP/158870/18614

Job locations

HCRG Care Group

Bath

Avon

BA2 5RP


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