Community Occupational Therapist
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Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT Community Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 13 November 2026
Job summary
We have a fabulous opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join the Pathway 2 therapy team, we offer rehab and complex discharge planning to our patients, enabling a safe discharge home.
The role supports 7-day working and there will be a requirement to cover some weekends and bank holidays as part of our rapid response service, approx. 1 in 6 weekends.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated band 5 occupational therapist to join the Amber Valley Community Therapy team.
The posts will be based at Bennerley Fields and will include providing cover across Ilkeston Hospital and Ripley Hospital as part of the wider Community Therapy Service.
Our multi-disciplinary approach to care supports patients with a wide range of conditions; including complex comorbidities, palliative care and frailty.
The successful applicant will require the ability to integrate into our MDT, understanding the roles we all have to play.
The successful candidates must be highly motivated with excellent communication skills, have the ability to work on their own initiative, but also be an effective team worker.
Main duties of the job
You will need to effectively engage with your patients, peer groups, and service users in all elements of your role, leading by example and promoting a supportive and caring culture.
This will require an inclusive, transparent, open approach to your role, whereby you are happy to be accountable to others and to go that extra mile when required.You will be passionate about our business, creating a culture of continuous improvement, where patient welfare is at the heart of all you do.
As a key person in the directorate you will act as a role model, be inspirational, dynamic and a courageous individual.As a clinical employee it will be your responsibility to ensure that your behaviour and values reflect those set out in the DCHS Way.The opportunity to develop advanced skills across a variety of different settings, the right candidate can expect to be supported and coached within this role.DCHS provides a preceptorship programme for newly-qualified staff and is committed to investing in both clinical and leadership development of its staff through a robust process of regular appraisal and supervision.
About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year pa, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
842-CCS-7956-26
Job locations
Bennerley Fields Centre
22 Bennerley Avenue
Ilkeston
DE7 8PF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered or working towards this
- Occupational Therapy Diploma/Degree or working towards this
Desirable
- L'Apple accredited or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Varied clinical experience
Desirable
- Community experience
- Experience of implementing service improvement
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to problem solve
- Excellent IT skills
Desirable
- Teaching/Mentoring skills or willingness to acquire
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered or working towards this
- Occupational Therapy Diploma/Degree or working towards this
Desirable
- L'Apple accredited or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Varied clinical experience
Desirable
- Community experience
- Experience of implementing service improvement
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to problem solve
- Excellent IT skills
Desirable
- Teaching/Mentoring skills or willingness to acquire
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address
Bennerley Fields Centre
22 Bennerley Avenue
Ilkeston
DE7 8PF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address
Bennerley Fields Centre
22 Bennerley Avenue
Ilkeston
DE7 8PF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Integrated Community Team Lead
Gemma Kitchinson
07500050846
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year pa, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
842-CCS-7956-26
Job locations
Bennerley Fields Centre
22 Bennerley Avenue
Ilkeston
DE7 8PF
United Kingdom
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