Occupational Therapist

We have an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified or established Occupational Therapist to join our friendly team of therapists at North Cotswold Community Hospital. We welcome applications from those looking for their first post or those seeking to develop their existing role into a more Senior position. We are willing to be flexible in terms of hours available and will consider full or part time interest. The successful candidate will be an integral member of the team and will work in a ward-based environment with home access visits as part of the role. We work within a multidisciplinary team alongside physiotherapists, nurses, GPs, mental health services and social care., The North Cotswolds Hospital is set in a beautiful location close to boundaries with Warwickshire, Oxfordshire and Worcestershire. The hospital has 22 single ensuite rooms providing subacute care, rehabilitation and end of life care to adults with varied and complex needs from within Gloucestershire as well as Out of County. Benefits include working in a modern, well-equipped facility with a friendly team and ample free parking. Our aim is to enable people to live as independently as possible and the ethos of the team is rehabilitation with a person-led approach to achieve recovery and self-management. Much of the role involves assessment, goal setting, implementing rehabilitation programmes on the ward, functional practice and coordinating safe discharges for the patients. We pride ourselves on being a creative and innovative team who enjoy the benefits of the autonomous style of working that the ward allows.

If you are enthusiastic, have a person-centred approach to care, enjoy working within a small team of therapists and are keen to progress clients to achieve their goals we would love to hear from you. In turn you will be well supported with CPD opportunities to develop and grow as a therapist within our organisation.

We welcome applications from newly qualified Occupational Therapists.

At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.

Our Staff Survey results showed people at our Trust feel they are engaged, part of a team and work for a compassionate and inclusive organisation.

Our overall scores were better than average in eight of nine themes and level in one - the best overall results for a community, mental health and learning disabilities Trust in the south west and first equal amongst all sector NHS providers within the region too.