Community Occupational Therapist Band 5
Somerset NHS Foundation TrustBurnham On Sea, South West
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust based in Burnham On Sea. The advertised salary is £32,073 to £39,043. It is an Band 5 post. Applications close on 22 October 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Post: Band 5 Occupational Therapist Community Rehabilitation Service, North Sedgemoor CRS. Base: Burnham on Sea Hospital Hours: 37.5 hrs per week, Per...
What are we looking for?
We are seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to support and deliver therapy in the community and work within the multi-disciplinary team as part of the Community Rehabilitation Service (CRS).
Youwill be required to provide clinical assessment and treatment of patients and to ensure a coordinated approach to safe, effective, person centred care, working closely with other professionals and agencies within our Neighbourhood. You will be part of a supportive team who deliver a quality service with training opportunities to enhance and develop your confidence and knowledge. You will work alongside experienced multidisciplinary team members and be supported by the Clinical specialists.
If you are starting your career or considering developing your skills and gaining experience in a Band 5 Occupational Therapist post then is the job for you.
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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How this role compares
We hold 965 NHS vacancies in South West that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £34,098. This role pays less than about 65% of them.
There are 13,012 NHS roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 1,546 of them in South West.
You have 1 day left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 46 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has 71 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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