Band 6 Occupational Therapist

We are supporting an NHS service in Shropshire to recruit a full-time Band 6 Community Occupational Therapist to join their locality therapy team. You will work across the Ludlow and Bishops Castle areas, providing high-quality, patient-centred occupational therapy input in both community and ward-based settings.

About the role

As a Band 6 OT, you will:

• Provide a seamless OT service along the patient pathway, supporting safe discharge home and preventing avoidable hospital admissions.
• Complete holistic OT assessments for adults with complex physical and psychological needs, setting realistic, patient-focused goals and treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions in patients’ homes and community settings, using appropriate outcome measures to demonstrate impact.
• Work as an integral part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team, providing timely feedback and contributing to holistic care planning.
• Manage your own caseload autonomously, prioritising effectively and adapting to fluctuating clinical demands.

Leadership, supervision and education

• Supervise Band 5 OTs and rehabilitation assistants, supporting their ongoing development and, where appropriate, line management.
• Support the clinical education of OT students and offer learning opportunities to AHP, nursing and social care students.
• Contribute to training and education for carers and staff across health, social care, voluntary and independent sectors.

Governance and quality

• Work to Royal College of Occupational Therapists standards and relevant NSF/NICE guidelines.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive clinical records and contribute to audit, outcome measurement and service development.
• Apply principles of clinical governance, risk management and safeguarding in day-to-day practice.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Significant post‑graduate experience, including community work and a range of clinical rotations.
• Strong MDT experience and confidence working in multi‑agency settings.
• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post (covering Ludlow and Bishops Castle localities) – a driver with access to a car is essential.
• Excellent time management, communication and interpersonal skills, with a flexible and resilient approach.

If you are an experienced Band 6 OT (or a strong Band 5 ready to step up) with solid community or inpatient rehab experience and are interested in this full-time opportunity, please apply via LinkedIn or email your CV to allbookings@blissfulhealthcare.com .