Job Summary
Are you looking to progress your career and be at the forefront of change?

South Bedfordshire Community Health Services are looking for a full time band 6 Occupational Therapist to be part of the Community Occupational Therapy service within the Primary Care Home Team. We are a 7 day service 8am-9pm.

Main Duties of the Job
You will work closely alongside all members of the therapy team: Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Assistant Practitioners and Rehabilitation Support Workers, as well as a wider multi-disciplinary workforce across Bedfordshire. You will build close links with the professionals and services required to wrap around the needs of each individual to provide a holistic approach.

You will need to be innovative, forward thinking, self-driven with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Take pride in your work, be highly motivated and dynamic, have a flexible approach and be able to embrace change. Being a collaborative worker, with the ability to network and build relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders will be essential.

About Us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Job Details
Date posted: 13 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 363-CHB8106954
Job locations: Shefford Health Centre, Robert Lucas Drive, Shefford, SG17 5FS

Job Responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy

All applicants need to hold a degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy and be registered with the HCPC as well as holding leadership experience with team management skills.

Due to the nature of the post the applicant must be able to meet the travel requirements to travel across the county of Bedfordshire.

For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact Helen Brown 07837652889

Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registered

Desirable

• Community Experience
• Practice Educator trained

Experience
Essential

• Experience of a broad range of physical conditions

Desirable

• NHS Experience

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Demonstrates sound leadership skills through experience
• Demonstrates understanding of evidence based therapeutic knowledge and skills

Desirable

• Ability to work as part of a team and as a lone worker

Other
Essential

• Access to a vehicle and holds A Full UK Drivers license
• Able to work weekends and bank holidays

Desirable

• To be able to work flexibly across services

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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