Specialist Occupational Therapist - Development role opportunity
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 21/08/2026
- Closes
- 06/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a permanent, full-time Specialist Occupational Therapist role within the Isle of Wight Recovery Service. The post aims to enhance health and well-being by facilitating participation in meaningful activity within community and inpatient settings. It is vital for helping clients return to maximum function and independence through therapeutic interventions. Applications are welcome from individuals seeking a developmental role, starting at Band 5 and progressing to Band 6 upon successful completion of competencies.
Essential criteria
- Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy
- Demonstrated relevant post graduate training for area of work
- State registration with HCPC
- Demonstrated broad knowledge and application of current best practice in Occupational Therapy
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrated applied knowledge of research and audit
- Demonstrated application of the Occupational Therapy process with defined client groups
- Demonstrated applied knowledge of treatment techniques relevant to improve and maintain Occupational Performance and Processing for the defined client group.
- Demonstrated applied knowledge of effective planning and coordination of treatment packages
- Demonstrated understanding of team dynamics
- Demonstrated ability to effectively use computer software (e.g. Microsoft Office) to support Occupational Therapy interventions
- Demonstrated applied knowledge of current legislation
- Demonstrated applied knowledge of standardised and non-standardised assessment relevant to role
- Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy
- Demonstrated relevant post graduate training for area of work
- State registration with HCPC
- Demonstrated broad knowledge and application of current best practice in Occupational Therapy
- Demonstrated applied knowledge of research and audit
- Demonstrated application of the Occupational Therapy process with defined client groups
- Demonstrated applied knowledge of treatment techniques relevant to improve and maintain Occupational Performance and Processing for the defined client group.
- Demonstrated applied knowledge of effective planning and coordination of treatment packages
- Demonstrated understanding of team dynamics
- Demonstrated ability to effectively use computer software (e.g. Microsoft Office) to support Occupational Therapy interventions
- Demonstrated applied knowledge of current legislation
- Demonstrated applied knowledge of standardised and non-standardised assessment relevant to role
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Occupational Therapist - Development role opportunity
The closing date is 06 September 2026
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent, full time, Specialist Occupational Therapist role within the Isle of Wight Recovery Service.
We aim to enhance health and well-being by facilitating participation in meaningful activity within community and inpatient settings.
This post is vital to facilitate as far as possible each client's return to maximum function and independence through a range of therapeutic interventions.
These interventions have a significant impact on the wider economy in; reducing length of stay in hospital, reducing admissions and re-admissions, and improving health outcomes.
Applications are encouraged from individuals seeking a developmental role. The post will commence at Band 5, with progression to Band 6 upon successful completion of the required competencies and demonstration of the relevant knowledge and skills.
Main duties of the job
To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based/patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
The service is provided in a variety of community and inpatient settings and you will be required to work across different specialist areas.
To regularly supervise Occupational Therapy stu
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