Community Occupational Therapist

Community Occupational Therapist

Closing date: 06 March 2026

This role is part time, for 30 hours per week.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our team, working with a person‑centred approach to coach, support and enable positive outcomes for the diverse population of South Cotswolds.

This role offers a wide range of development opportunities, including experience in urgent response, falls response, long‑term condition management, and housing adaptations. The post holder will be an integral member of the Integrated Community Team, delivering high‑quality occupational therapy services to adults aged 18 and over with physical disabilities.

The role involves assessing needs, collaboratively setting goals, delivering interventions and evaluating outcomes. Practice will be underpinned by recognised occupational therapy models, evidence‑based interventions and outcome measures.

A valid UK driving licence and use of own transport for business purposes are essential.

We operate a mobile office model that equips you with everything you need to work efficiently and comfortably while on the road. SMART working enhances staff safety through live systems, providing instant access to patient records and previous interactions wherever you are.

To thrive in this role, you need excellent communication skills, the confidence to make sound clinical decisions and a genuine commitment to developing your professional potential.

You will need current HCPC registration. Post‑registration experience is helpful but not essential; we offer a strong preceptorship programme to support newly qualified Occupational Therapists.

If you are driven by excellence and seek a role that offers autonomy, flexibility and a progressive approach to occupational therapy practice, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your career with Gloucestershire Health & Care Foundation Trust.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and treating a defined caseload using a health coaching approach
• Providing supervision and support to Occupational Therapy Assistants and students as appropriate
• Offering specialist occupational therapy advice to other professionals and promoting the OT role within the wider multidisciplinary team
• Participating in departmental research and project work when opportunities arise

Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.

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• HCPC registered
• Occupational Therapy qualification

• Demonstrated judgement in complex clinical/operational problems, involving investigation, analysis, assessment and resolution
• Awareness of application of models to address occupational performance issues
• Ability to monitor and manage own and team performance
• Ability to deliver uni/multi‑disciplinary training
• Experience as a registered Occupational Therapist
• Staff supervision experience
  
  Specialist training or equivalent competency in environmental adaptations through prior experience
• Moving and handling experience
• Experience or training in a rehabilitation approach utilising patient‑centred goals to maximise function

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous convictions.

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust