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Occupational Therapist HCC624897NHS

Totton, SO40 9HL Permanent £41,985 to £46,565
Posted 1 September 2026 Closing date 29 September 2026
Totton Rail Station (0.1 miles, direct) Wootton (Isle of Wight Steam Railway) (17.3 miles, direct) Albion Place (3.6 miles, direct)

Job summary

If youre a qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration wed love to hear from you!

In this rewarding role, youll carry out home visits to deliver holistic assessments, develop tailored intervention plans, and review progress. Youll work collaboratively within our multi-disciplinary Reablement Service - a strengths-based, short-term service designed to help people maintain or regain independence in their daily lives.

If youre passionate about empowering individuals and making a real difference, this is the perfect opportunity to join a friendly, forward-thinking team.

Main duties of the job

  • Take the lead on assessing, planning, and reviewing complex cases, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
  • Deliver person-centred functional assessments and interventions that empower individuals to maintain or regain independence in daily life.
  • Collaborate closely with a diverse team of professionals, including Occupational Therapists, practitioners, carers, sensory specialists, and business support staff.
  • Work autonomously, providing expert guidance and support to colleagues, underpinned by social care legislation and clinical best practice
  • Contribute to a service that operates seven days a week, with weekend working required on a rotational basis (approximately 1 in 8 weekends) and some bank holidays.

Job description

Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role.

About us

  • Make a Difference: Work in collaborative partnership with organisations across Health and Social care to maximise independence, prevent hospital admissions, and facilitate rapid discharge from hospital to improve outcomes for the people of Hampshire.
  • Career Growth: Opportunities for experienced and newly qualified Occupational Therapists. If you are newly qualified, we are also able to offer a preceptorship programme.
  • Professional Development: Supportive supervision and continuous learning opportunities, including formal qualification routes.
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life alongside paid enhancements for weekend and bank holiday work.
  • Employee Support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
  • Competitive Benefits Package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Other roles you may have experience in may include: Rehabilitation Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Reablement Practitioner, Rehabilitation Specialist.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

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