Job summary

Band 5 / 6 Occupational Therapist Rapid Response

Secondment / Fixed Term Contract considered also!

We have an Occupational Therapist opportunity within the Taunton Rapid Response team base from Harrison House.

We are looking for dynamic and inspiring Occupational Therapist to join the Rapid Response Taunton team, part of the wider Intermediate Care service for Somerset.

You will gain an in depth understanding of community working and supporting people within their own homes.

Successful candidates will be directly supported by a Senior therapy staff and Clinical lead therapists.

The Rapid Response team is a short team service who support people within their own homes to prevent unnecessary admissions to hospital, as well as taking patients out of A&E when they do not need to be admitted, by providing nursing, therapy and support at home for that patient. Rapid Response has experienced a great deal of development and growth in the last few years and is also involved in supporting a number of the urgent community response pillars including picking up non injury fallers to prevent them having to wait for an ambulance, and working closely with the Hospital At Home team.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to carry out specific therapy assessments which will include moving and handling, treatment planning, assessing risk, promoting and enabling independent functioning. You will be expected to use equipment to pick patients who have fallen up off the floor. You will be committed to a person-centered approach to your work, have an ability to prioritise and work flexibly.

What are we looking for?

Are you a fully qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration (or pending if you're still studying)?

Do you have a desire to enhance your post-graduate training and experience?

Do you want to get involved in a pioneering service that welcomes development initiatives and integration projects?

Keen to take an active role in developing and nurturing others, both personally and professionally?

Do you want to relocate to the countryside? We have a relocation policy (T&Cc apply)

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.