Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Community Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 26 November 2026

Job summary
Want to provide Rehab and help patients add life to years?

We are looking for a Band 6 or a developmental Band 5 to 6 Community Occupational Therapist to join the Community Rehabilitation Service based in the Wincanton/ Rural South Somerset area.

The post will cover a varied community based caseload including frailty, amputee rehab, neurology, complex long term conditions, orthopaedics and respiratory. To include working in Wincanton Community Hospital.

The team includes Physiotherapists, OT's, Rehab Assistants and Pharmacy Technicians. We also have direct relationships with PCN OT's, Clinical Specialist therapists, ACPs, GP's and acute Consultants, DNs, Mental health services and many more.

The Community Rehabilitation Service can offer and support opportunities for you to develop and progress along your chosen career path, whether that be clinically based, through the ECP/ACP pathways towards a band 8A ACP role, or a move into leadership and more senior management positions. The role will be actively supported clinically by the OT Clinical Specialist in Community Rehabilitation.

Car driver and own vehicle is essential to this post.

For an informal visit or discussion please feel free to call to discuss how you can join our friendly and supportive team in South Somerset.

Main duties of the job

• To provide high quality patient-centered care and specialist rehabilitation to adults referred to the Community Rehabilitation Service.
• Participate in the development of the Rehabilitation Service in the community.
• To provide specialist advice regarding the rehabilitation management of patients to families, carers and other members of the MDT.
• Provide support, guidance and training to Band 5 Therapists, Senior Rehabilitation Assistants, Rehabilitation Assistants, Apprentices, Students and other professionals.
• Responsibility for a caseload of complex patients within the community and ward setting.
• Act as Clinical Supervisor and undertake Managerial Supervision including Appraisal for Band 5 Occupational Therapists and Rehabilitation Assistants.
• Act as Team Lead in the Rehabilitation Managers absence, including supporting staff and attending any meetings delegated by the manager.

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: 13 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year, Pro Rata, Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number: 184-OL-BL-6017
Job locations: Wincanton Community Hospital, Dancing Lane, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9DQ, United Kingdom

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

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: BSc Hons Degree in Occupational Therapist
• Essential: HCPC Registration

Experience

• Essential: Post graduate experience in a relevant field
• Essential: Car driver with access to fully insured car and current UK driving license
• Essential: A stated interest in working in Somerset FT NHS Trust
• Essential: Clinical rehab experience in a range of settings
• Essential: Clinical rehab experience in a range of conditions to include frailty, neuro and orthopaedics.
• Essential: Current NHS experience
• Desirable: Previous leadership experience including appraisal and supervision
• Desirable: Previous experience in community rehabilitation
• Desirable: Extensive experience of working in a MDT with other HCP professions eg Physio, Nurse, Pharmacy Techs, SWs

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Wincanton Community Hospital, Dancing Lane, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9DQ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Hiring Manager Liz Goodwill, elizabeth.goodwill@somersetft.nhs.uk, 07748932193

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