NHS

B6 Community Rehab Occupational Therapist


Pay38,682.00 - 46,580.00 / year
LocationMinehead/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: C9184-25-1074?language=en&page=238&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      We are looking to find an experienced Rehab B6 OT to join our team based in Minehead in West Somerset. The Community Rehabilitation Service focus is to provide rehabilitation support to patients within their own communities to achieve what is important to them.

      We enable our patients to regain lost skills, increase their levels of independence and wellbeing and to empower and equip them to make lasting changes for their future.

      We give them support, guidance and tools to help them to achieve their goals and encourage them to contribute to decisions about their treatment.

      We are a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, B4 and B3 Rehab support staff and a Pharmacy Tech and work closely alongside other community and voluntary sector services.

      Main duties of the job

      Please see attached Job Description and person specification for full details of the role of B6 OT in Taunton and West Somerset Community Rehab Service, based in Minehead, West Somerset.

      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

      01 July 2025

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 6

      Salary

      £38,682 to £46,580 a year Pro Rata, Per Annum

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time, Part-time

      Reference number

      184-OL-BL-2848

      Job locations

      Minehead Community Hospital

      Luttrell Way

      Minehead

      Somerset

      TA24 6DF


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Please see attached Job Description and person specification for full details of the role of B6 OT in Taunton and West Somerset Community Rehab Service, based in Minehead, West Somerset.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Please see attached Job Description and person specification for full details of the role of B6 OT in Taunton and West Somerset Community Rehab Service, based in Minehead, West Somerset.

      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Please see attached Job Description and person specification for full details of the role of B6 OT in Taunton and West Somerset Community Rehab Service, based in Minehead, West Somerset.

      Desirable

      • Please see attached Job Description and person specification for full details of the role of B6 OT in Taunton and West Somerset Community Rehab Service, based in Minehead, West Somerset.

      Experience

      Essential

      • Please see attached Job Description and person specification for full details of the role of B6 OT in Taunton and West Somerset Community Rehab Service, based in Minehead, West Somerset.

      Desirable

      • Please see attached Job Description and person specification for full details of the role of B6 OT in Taunton and West Somerset Community Rehab Service, based in Minehead, West Somerset.

      Additional Criteria

      Essential

      • Please see attached Job Description and person specification for full details of the role of B6 OT in Taunton and West Somerset Community Rehab Service, based in Minehead, West Somerset.

      Desirable

      • Please see attached Job Description and person specification for full details of the role of B6 OT in Taunton and West Somerset Community Rehab Service, based in Minehead, West Somerset.
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Please see attached Job Description and person specification for full details of the role of B6 OT in Taunton and West Somerset Community Rehab Service, based in Minehead, West Somerset.

      Desirable

      • Please see attached Job Description and person specification for full details of the role of B6 OT in Taunton and West Somerset Community Rehab Service, based in Minehead, West Somerset.

      Experience

      Essential

      • Please see attached Job Description and person specification for full details of the role of B6 OT in Taunton and West Somerset Community Rehab Service, based in Minehead, West Somerset.

      Desirable

      • Please see attached Job Description and person specification for full details of the role of B6 OT in Taunton and West Somerset Community Rehab Service, based in Minehead, West Somerset.

      Additional Criteria

      Essential

      • Please see attached Job Description and person specification for full details of the role of B6 OT in Taunton and West Somerset Community Rehab Service, based in Minehead, West Somerset.

      Desirable

      • Please see attached Job Description and person specification for full details of the role of B6 OT in Taunton and West Somerset Community Rehab Service, based in Minehead, West Somerset.

      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).

      Additional information

      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

      Minehead Community Hospital

      Luttrell Way

      Minehead

      Somerset

      TA24 6DF


      Employer's website

      https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Minehead Community Hospital

      Luttrell Way

      Minehead

      Somerset

      TA24 6DF


      Employer's website

      https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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