Occupational Therapist band 5 to 6 development post
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Hours / week
- 22.5
- Posted
- 28/08/2026
- Closes
- 13/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
We are seeking an Occupational Therapist for Basingstoke Community Therapy to provide domiciliary rehabilitation to patients in North Hampshire. This role involves treating a range of conditions, managing your own caseload, and working within a multidisciplinary team. You will develop expertise in elderly care, falls, palliative care, orthopaedic, neurological, and respiratory conditions. The post offers opportunities for leadership development and professional growth.
Essential criteria
- BSc in OT see Person Spec
- BSc in OT see Person Spec
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 4d ago · Closes in 13d
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Job summary
We are seeking an OT for Basingstoke Community Therapy, a friendly, supportive team of Therapists and Therapy assistants providing domiciliary rehabilitation to patients in North Hampshire. You will develop your expertise treating a range of problems related to elderly care, falls, palliative care, orthopaedic, neurological and respiratory conditions. You will also have opportunity to develop your leadership and management skills within the team.
This post would suit an established B6 therapist or an experienced B5 with an interest in community working and in progressing to a band 6 . Successful applicants will need to be efficient workers, good communicators and be confident working as an autonomous practitioner. Community experience is desirable. You will be responsible for managing your own caseload whilst working effectively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure an integrated approach to patient care
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is committed to improving patient experience and clinical outcomes. There are CPD opportunities and you will receive support and professional development from your colleagues too. It is essential that you possess a current driving license and have access to a car for work use. Expenses are paid for work related travel and parking. Good IT skills are required as electronic patient records are used.
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