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Reference: 2333385
Job summary
The Abingdon Emergency Multidisciplinary Unit (Abingdon EMU) provides Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) to patients in the community. We are a Multidisciplinary (MDT) consisting of doctors, nurses, paramedics, physios and occupational therapists aiming to provide holistic care to medically unwell patients in the community and avoid hospital admission.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our team and help develop our service.
This role is based within an ambulatory unit, as well as working with inpatients for assessment of ongoing rehabilitation and discharge planning.
This is a full time or part time role minimum of 28.5 hrs per week. working shifts including some weekend working.
Main duties of the job
- To work autonomously as an Occupational Therapist as part of an MDT to provide holistic SDEC care to unwell patients.
- To prioritise, assess, plan and implement patient specific programmes of care, analysing patient needs and making judgements about best practice contributing to the assessment and treatment of patient to prevent hospital admission.
- To provide leadership for junior/non-registered staff as appropriate to the post, through supervision and appraisal, delegating responsibilities as appropriate.
- To manage own caseload.
We strongly encourage informal visits prior to completing an application form. All interviews will be conducted Face to Face.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Details
Date posted
10 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
267-CH8234029
Job locations
Abingdon Emergency Multidisciplinary Unit
Marcham Road
Abingdon
OX14 1AG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work flexibly across localities including patient's homes to conduct a thorough assessment as required.
- To work alongside Community Therapy Services (CTS).
- To undertake more complex assessment of patients as an autonomous practitioner using clinical reasoning skills, knowledge of evidence-based practice and professional expertise. Determine appropriate care plans utilising expert treatment skills and options.
- To communicate effectively with all patients, and their families/carers using an advanced range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools ensuring their understanding of the diagnosis and treatment plan which may be complex and sensitive.
- To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload and provide support to junior colleagues undertaking risk assessments.
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work flexibly across localities including patient's homes to conduct a thorough assessment as required.
- To work alongside Community Therapy Services (CTS).
- To undertake more complex assessment of patients as an autonomous practitioner using clinical reasoning skills, knowledge of evidence-based practice and professional expertise. Determine appropriate care plans utilising expert treatment skills and options.
- To communicate effectively with all patients, and their families/carers using an advanced range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools ensuring their understanding of the diagnosis and treatment plan which may be complex and sensitive.
- To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload and provide support to junior colleagues undertaking risk assessments.
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Current Registration with HCPC as an Occupational Therapist
Desirable
- Post graduate education
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in NHS as a registered occupational therapist
- Experience of managing own caseload and discharge planning
- Relevant clinical experience in different specialities
Desirable
- Willingness to work towards taking referrals and co-ordinating shifts
Qualities
Essential
- Good communicator
- Team player and ability to lead
- Willingness to be involed or have been involved in service improvement
Desirable
- Good IT Skills
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Current Registration with HCPC as an Occupational Therapist
Desirable
- Post graduate education
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in NHS as a registered occupational therapist
- Experience of managing own caseload and discharge planning
- Relevant clinical experience in different specialities
Desirable
- Willingness to work towards taking referrals and co-ordinating shifts
Qualities
Essential
- Good communicator
- Team player and ability to lead
- Willingness to be involed or have been involved in service improvement
Desirable
- Good IT Skills
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.
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.
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
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Abingdon Emergency Multidisciplinary Unit
Marcham Road
Abingdon
OX14 1AG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Abingdon Emergency Multidisciplinary Unit
Marcham Road
Abingdon
OX14 1AG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)