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Band 6
Full-time, Flexible working

Occupational Therapist

NHS Professionals LimitedWest Berkshire Community Hospital, Thatcham RG18 3AS£24.61 an hourCloses 08/10/2026

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

Band 6 pay context

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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