Job summary
We're looking for a passionate and motivated Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our supportive and forward-thinking Rapid Response and Intermediate Care Team, based at Sheppey Community Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified Occupational Therapist or someone looking to develop their clinical skills across a range of community and inpatient settings. Through structured rotations, you'll gain valuable experience working within Rapid Response, Intermediate Care and our Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit, supporting patients to maximise their independence and achieve their individual goals. You'll work as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nurses and Support Workers, delivering person-centred care that positively impacts patients' lives and supports safe discharge and rehabilitation within the community. If you're a final-year Occupational Therapy student due to qualify, we'd also love to hear from you. We offer a comprehensive Preceptorship Programme, providing support, supervision and development throughout your first year as a qualified practitioner.

Main duties of the job
As a Band 5 Occupational Therapist at HCRG Care Group, you will undertake structured rotations across Intermediate Care, Rapid Response, and the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. You'll complete comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and develop person-centred treatment plans. You will deliver evidence-based interventions that support independence, rehabilitation, and recovery. Working collaboratively with patients, families, carers, and other healthcare professionals, you will strive to achieve positive outcomes for all involved. Additional responsibilities include conducting follow-up reviews, monitoring progress, assessing equipment and environmental needs for safe discharge, and providing guidance to Rehabilitation Assistants and Support Workers. Maintaining accurate clinical records, participating in multidisciplinary meetings, and contributing to service development initiatives are also key parts of the role. This position offers the chance to work in a supportive multidisciplinary environment, with opportunities for continuous learning and development.

About us
HCRG Care Group is committed to delivering high-quality patient care through a multidisciplinary approach. Based in Sheerness, the organisation focuses on providing a wide range of care services, including Rapid Response, Intermediate Care, and Inpatient Rehabilitation. They are dedicated to supporting patients to achieve their individual goals and maximise their independence. Through structured rotations and a comprehensive Preceptorship Programme, HCRG Care Group offers newly qualified and final-year occupational therapy students a chance to gain valuable experience and develop their clinical skills. They stress the importance of delivering person-centred care that positively impacts patients' lives, supporting safe discharge, and effective rehabilitation. The organisation operates seven days a week from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, including weekend and bank holiday working on a rota basis, providing ample scope for diverse work schedules.

Job responsibilities
Package Description:
We're looking for a passionate and motivated Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our supportive and forward-thinking Rapid Response and Intermediate Care Team, based at Sheppey Community Hospital.

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified Occupational Therapist or someone looking to develop their clinical skills across a range of community and inpatient settings. Through structured rotations, you'll gain valuable experience working within Rapid Response, Intermediate Care and our Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit, supporting patients to maximise their independence and achieve their individual goals.

You'll work as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nurses and Support Workers, delivering person-centred care that positively impacts patients' lives and supports safe discharge and rehabilitation within the community.

If you're a final-year Occupational Therapy student due to qualify, we'd also love to hear from you. We offer a comprehensive Preceptorship Programme, providing support, supervision and development throughout your first year as a qualified practitioner.

This service operates 7 days a week between 8:00am and 8:00pm, including weekend and bank holiday working on a rota basis.

Main Responsibilities
As a Band 5 Occupational Therapist, you will:

• Undertake structured rotations across Intermediate Care, Rapid Response and the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit.
• Complete comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and develop person-centred treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions that support independence, rehabilitation and recovery.
• Work collaboratively with patients, families, carers and other healthcare professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
• Conduct follow-up reviews and monitor progress against agreed goals.
• Assess equipment and environmental needs to promote safe discharge and prevent hospital admissions where appropriate.
• Delegate and provide guidance to Rehabilitation Assistants and Support Workers.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, service development initiatives and continuous learning opportunities.
• Contribute to a positive team culture focused on delivering high-quality patient care.

The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who is committed to delivering outstanding patient care and developing their clinical skills within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

You will:

• Hold a Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), or be awaiting registration as a final-year student due to qualify.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be organised, adaptable and able to manage a varied caseload.
• Have a patient-centred approach and a genuine commitment to supporting individuals to achieve greater independence.
• Be confident using IT systems, including Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Be willing to work flexibly across service areas to meet patient and service needs.

Previous experience within rehabilitation, intermediate care, community services or inpatient settings would be beneficial, although newly qualified Occupational Therapists are encouraged to apply and will be fully supported through our Preceptorship Programme.

Questions about the role? Feel free to reach out to Sam on +44 78846 59420 or sam.wright@hcrgcaregroup.com.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Hold a Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy. Be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), or be awaiting registration as a final-year student due to qualify. Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes. Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Be organised, adaptable and able to manage a varied caseload.

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).

HCRG Care Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.