Senior Occupational Therapist - Bicester and Abingdon

Date posted: 22 July 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-CH8115167
Job locations: Bicester and Abingdon Community Hospitals, Bicester and Abingdon, OX26 6HT, United Kingdom
Closing date: 09 August 2026

Job summary
Due to new investment, we are looking for an experienced occupational therapist to join our therapy teams covering Abbey Ward in Abingdon Community Hospital and Bicester Community Hospital.

We pride ourselves on providing high-quality person-centred rehabilitation to patients stepping down from an acute hospital, and work closely with community based teams to ensure patients have the support they need once they leave our ward.

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will deliver high-quality, patient-centred occupational therapy within community hospital settings, supporting rehabilitation, independence, and safe discharge.

Key responsibilities include:

• Completing comprehensive assessments and delivering evidence-based interventions for patients with complex needs.
• Leading and contributing to effective discharge planning to support timely patient flow.
• Working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team and liaising with families, carers, and community services.
• Identifying and managing clinical risk, ensuring safe and person-centred care.
• Providing supervision and support to junior staff, assistants, and students.
• Contributing to service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintaining professional standards and engaging in ongoing learning and development.

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:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Job responsibilities
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.

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
Travel
Essential

• Car Owner or access to a vehicle for work purposes. Able to drive to different hospital sites, across the County.

Experience
Essential

• Previous experience as a Band 5 or equivalent

Knowledge
Essential

• Good knowledge and skills in elderly care/rehabilitation and have specific clinical expertise in elderly care and rehabilitation

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: Bicester and Abingdon Community Hospitals, Bicester and Abingdon, OX26 6HT, United Kingdom
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For questions about the job, contact:
AHP Clinical Lead
Rebecca Holder
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