Overview
We are seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist with at least 18 months post registration experience and a strong interest in rehabilitation to join our inpatient therapy team on Longleat Ward at Warminster Community Hospital, Wiltshire. This is a 12 month contract to cover maternity leave, offering an opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering holistic, patient-centred, evidence-based care.
HCRG Care Group is a forward thinking, innovative service provider delivering treatment and care across rural and suburban settings, supporting three acute trusts and developing new services to improve care in Wiltshire. Longleat Ward is a 25 bed inpatient ward with a multidisciplinary approach to the patient pathway. Conditions include orthopaedics, neurological, musculoskeletal, frailty, dementia and end of life.
Main duties
To be successful in the post you must demonstrate a keen interest in the care of older persons and be able to deliver high quality patient rehabilitation and discharge planning for complex patients within a community hospital ward environment using evidence-based practice. You must be able to prioritise and organise your caseload, support in the development of B5 OT staff and students, and be experienced in supporting and delegating to therapy assistants. You will be an excellent communicator, enthusiastic, flexible, able to work autonomously with strong clinical assessment and reasoning skills, and capable of leading on complex discharges. You should be motivated to work creatively to drive service development and place the patient at the centre of your work.
Ideal candidate
The following are required and desirable attributes.
Essential
Desirable
Other requirements :
Benefits and development
Competitive pay and NHS pension benefits; access to Learning & Development, flexible pay options with Wagestream, wellbeing support (24 / 7), rewards via Reward Gateway, and opportunities to connect with national networks through Strive for Better.
About us
About the Company : We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are a leading independent provider of community health and care services across England. We are committed to equal opportunities and are Disability Confident.
Details
Date posted : 26 September 2025
Band : Band 6 | Salary : £37,338 to £44,962 a year | Contract : Fixed term (12 months) | Working pattern : Part-time
Location : Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 8QS
How to apply
Please review the attached job description for a full list of responsibilities and apply via the usual process. For further discussion about the post, please contact the recruiting team.
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Occupational Therapist • Warminster, England, United Kingdom