Wellbeing Service Occupational Therapist; Band 5

Job Title

Occupational Therapist – Bristol, England, UK

Are you passionate about person‑centred care and wellbeing? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to work in the Wellbeing service alongside nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and therapy assistants.

In this vital role you will champion a holistic approach that empowers patients through enablement and self‑management, helping them to achieve their personal goals and maximise their wellbeing.

• Deliver person‑centred therapy sessions as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Assess and develop individual care plans for patients, promoting self‑management.
• Collaborate with other health professionals to optimise patient outcomes.
• Provide guidance and support to patients and families regarding functionality and independence.
• Document and review patient progress in accordance with NHS standards.

• Salary from £31,049–£37,796 per annum (FTE), dependent on experience.
• Working hours:
  
  27 hours per week (3.5 days).
• No weekends or bank holidays.
• Office location:
  Brentry and localities.
• No unsociable shifts.
• Flexible working and hybrid work options available.

• Generous holiday entitlement and recognition for previous NHS service (up to 33 days for 10 years).
• Continuation in the NHS pension scheme for existing members.
• Recognition of previous NHS service for sick pay.
• Enhanced sick pay rising with service to a maximum of 12 weeks full and 12 weeks half pay.
• Birthday leave, volunteer leave, life insurance scheme, employee assistance programme and home & electronics salary sacrifice scheme.
• Free parking at main office sites and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Access to discounts through the Blue Light Card and annual flu vaccine scheme.

We want our teams to reflect the diversity of our community and that everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, or pregnancy and maternity. For further information see ENEI:
Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion.

• Body Mechanics, Early Intervention, Acute Care, Communication skills, HIPAA, Autism Experience, Computer Literacy, Pediatrics Experience, Home Care, Heavy Lifting, Patient Service Experience, Medicare.
• Employment type:
  
  Part‑time.
• Vacancy: 1.

Interview dates: 8th and 9th December.

You must have a clean driving licence and access to a car.

A Disclosure and Barring Service Check, a valid DBS certificate, and vaccination history or evidence of immunity will also be required.

Strictly no agencies. Applications must be received early to avoid disappointment.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK before they apply.

To apply, contact Rachael James, Wellbeing and Therapy Team Manager, or view the contact details at the end of the page.

Documents required: CV, qualification certificates, evidence of driving licence, DBS (if required).