Occupational Therapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Bank
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 08/09/2026
- Closes
- 08/10/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the team at West Berkshire Community Hospital. You will work with patients with complex physical health needs, taking responsibility for the Occupational Therapy contribution to the multi-disciplinary team on inpatient wards. The role involves comprehensive assessment and formulation of individualised treatment plans.
Essential criteria
- OT Qualification and NHS experience mandatory.
- HCPC registration mandatory.
- Community experience is highly preferable.
- Travel
- Drivers Licence and car driver.
- OT Qualification and NHS experience mandatory.
- HCPC registration mandatory.
- Community experience is highly preferable.
- Travel
- Drivers Licence and car driver.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
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NHS Professionals Limited
Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 08 October 2026
Job summary
Job Title: Occupational
Therapist - 90990****
Grade: Band 6
Trust: Berkshire
Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust****
Location: West
Berkshire Community Hospital, Thatcham RG18 3AS
Ward/Dept: Highclere Ward
Hours: 37.5 hours****
Shift Pattern: Full-Time between Mon-Fri 8:00-16:00
Pay Rates Day: £24.61
Why might this job interest you?
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for a Community
role? We have a new and exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational
Therapist to join the team based in Thatcham.
You will be an Occupational Therapist with extensive knowledge and
experience working with patients with complex physical health needs. You shall take
responsibility for the effective running of the Occupational Therapy
specialities contribution to the multi-disciplinary team for our inpatient
wards at West Berkshire Community Hospital.
Main duties of the job
Demonstrate
a highly skilled knowledge, understanding and ability of how to apply theory to
practice, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling the
patient in components of self-care,
productivity, and leisure, with a caseload of highly complex and multiple
presentations.
Identify
appropriate Therapy models, theories and approaches and demons
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