The closing date is 25th Jun 2026
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Anticipated Interview date(s) 5th May
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Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Band 7 Clinical Specialist & Team Lead Occupational Therapist to join our Critical Care team at Yeovil District Hospital. Are you passionate about supporting a patient through a life changing situation? Using your Core Occupational Practice to support a patient through their Critical care journey to getting back to living their life? To support our patients from Acute service to community? The we want to hear from you!
In this specialist role, you will deliver highly skilled Occupational Therapy assessment and rehabilitation to patients within the Intensive Care Unit with the aims to support into the community.You will manage a complex caseload, contribute to ICU followup pathways, and work closely with the multidisciplinary team to improve functional outcomes and support patient recovery. The post includes service development responsibilities, clinical leadership, supervision of junior staff, and active involvement in audits, quality improvement, and education.
This role requires advanced clinical reasoning, strong communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously within a fast paced environment. Weekend working is essential.
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Main duties, tasks & skills required
Provide highly specialist OT assessment and treatment for critically ill patients in ICU and outlying wards.
Lead on complex rehabilitation planning, including physical, cognitive, and psychosocial needs.
Contribute to and deliver ICU followup clinics and onward referral pathways.
Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary intensive care team to optimise patient outcomes.
Provide leadership, supervision, and training for junior staff, assistants, and students.
Support service development, audit, quality improvement, and the creation/review of clinical pathways.
Ensure accurate documentation, safe use of equipment, and compliance with professional and Trust standards.
Support effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues, often involving sensitive or complex information.
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About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
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Job description
Please see attached the Job description for further details about the role and person specification.
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Person specification
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Qualifications
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Essential
Graduate Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
HCPC Registered
Commitment to advanced clinical and professional development demonstrated through evidence of courses achieved.
Completed Leadership training and applied learning in practice
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Desirable
Member of RCOT
Member of specialist interest group
Evidence of post-graduate training / development courses relevant Critical Care
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Experience
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Essential
Substantial post-registration experience working in an acute setting
Experience of working in a Critical care setting or other relevant experience
Evidence of staff development and teaching or through mentoring or supervising students.
Evidence of Successful team leadership
Experience of Data collection and Audit
Evidence of relevant continuing professional development including applying in practice
Development of policies
Experience of identifying areas for service improvement and delivery
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Desirable
Significant experience working at in senior clinical role
Evidence of continuing professional development since graduation
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Additional Criteria
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Essential
Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients
Car Driver
Commitment to lifelong learning
Some weekend working and late shift working required
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
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UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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For help with your application, contact:
Miriam Wilson
[email protected]
01935606244
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Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
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Band
Band 7
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Salary
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£49387.00 to £56515.00 Yearly
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Contract
Permanent
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Working pattern
Part-Time, Full-Time
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Reference number
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Job locations
Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT
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