In Patient Community Occupational TherapistNHS

Job summary

Are you an Occupational therapist looking for an opportunity to work with patients on their rehabilitation goals. Alton Community Hospital are looking for a Band 5 (will consider apprenticeship route) to join their passionate therapy team. The therapy team focuses on patient centred care for individuals who have suffered an acute episode and require rehabilitation to improve their quality of life. The teams are responsive, well led, and caring providing guidance to patients, relatives, carers and staff.

We are calling for band 5 to apply to work within our innovative Therapy Team, striving to embed the rehab access for all campaign. The service is run by a multi-disciplinary team and you will work with other professionals to provide the patient with the best possible outcome. You will have the opportunity to develop your clinical, communication and leadership skills whilst working with patients, carers, relative and staff. You will be encouraged to show your creativity and innovative side whilst supporting the team lead in the development of the service.

We will also consider applicants wanting to do an apprenticeship in OT - this would be appointed as band 4 and on successful completion of the apprenticeship and qualification the role would be moved to band 5

Main duties of the job

To provide clinical assessments of patients who have been admitted to the ward, with a variety of conditions from respiratory, neurological, orthopaedic and MSK origins. You will use the assessment to formulate a goal orientated treatment plans to be carried out as an autonomous practitioner.

To be responsible for own case load and co-ordinate interventions with other disciplines and external agencies as required.

Job description

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.