Community Occupational Therapist Band 5
Company: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary
Post: Band 5 Occupational Therapist Community Rehabilitation Service, North Sedgemoor CRS.
Base: Burnham on Sea Hospital
Hours: 37.5 hrs per week, Permanent. Part-time working considered
Secondments and rotation options considered

We are seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to support and deliver therapy in the community and work within the multi-disciplinary team as part of the Community Rehabilitation Service (CRS).

The team provide community rehabilitation services to the whole of the North Sedgemoor area and are based in Burnham on Sea Community Hospital. They are part of the wider CRS team based in Bridgwater covering the Sedgemoor Neighbourhood.

You will be required to provide clinical assessment and treatment of patients and to ensure a coordinated approach to safe, effective, person centred care, working closely with other professionals and agencies within our Neighbourhood. You will be part of a supportive team who deliver a quality service with training opportunities to enhance and develop your confidence and knowledge. You will work alongside experienced multidisciplinary team members and be supported by the Clinical specialists.

If you are starting your career or considering developing your skills and gaining experience in a Band 5 Occupational Therapist post then is the job for you. We welcome enquiries to discuss the post further; please contact Ben Lang CRS Manager on 07990 567 063, Benjamin.lang@somersetft.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job
What are we looking for?
We are seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to support and deliver therapy in the community and work within the multi-disciplinary team as part of the Community Rehabilitation Service (CRS).

You will be required to provide clinical assessment and treatment of patients and to ensure a coordinated approach to safe, effective, person centred care, working closely with other professionals and agencies within our Neighbourhood. You will be part of a supportive team who deliver a quality service with training opportunities to enhance and develop your confidence and knowledge. You will work alongside experienced multidisciplinary team members and be supported by the Clinical specialists.

If you are starting your career or considering developing your skills and gaining experience in a Band 5 Occupational Therapist post then is the job for you.

About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Details
Date posted: 16 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year Pro Rata, Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 184-OL-BL-5648
Job locations: War Memorial Hospital, Love Lane, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 1ED, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for further information about the role and the personal requirements and specification.

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: Please see attached job description

Experience

• Essential: Please see job description

Additional Criteria

• Essential: This post requires you to be a car driver with appropriate insurance

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).

Employer details
Employer name: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: War Memorial Hospital, Love Lane, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 1ED, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:
Community Rehabilitation Service Manager, Ben Lang, Benjamin.lang@somersetft.nhs.uk, 07990567063

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