Community Occupational Therapist Role in Stroud with Sponsorship: Apply Now

Location
Stroud, Gloucestershire

Type
Permanent, Full-time

Salary (£)
£31,049 to £37,796 per annum

About Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is home to a workforce of over 5,000 colleagues delivering services across 55 sites and directly into people’s homes. They’re known for their strong team culture, inclusivity, and commitment to making care truly person centred. Surveys show their people rate them as one of the best NHS employers in the South West, with staff proud of the quality of care delivered and the Trust’s focus on patient wellbeing. For them, it’s not just about service delivery, it’s about shaping a healthier community together.

Job details

Benefits

• Supportive team with supervision, reflective practice, and peer learning
• Career growth through structured preceptorship and advanced training opportunities
• Inclusive culture where civility, diversity, and belonging are genuinely valued
• Work that matters making a direct difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy with HCPC registration
• Enthusiasm for working with people with learning disabilities
• Strong communication and teamwork skills in multi-disciplinary settings
• Ability to reflect on practice and embrace continuous learning
• Flexibility to travel across urban and rural areas in Gloucestershire
• Post-registration community experience is desirable but not essential

Salary Details

This role is a Band 5 position under Agenda for Change with a salary of £31,049 to £37,796 per annum.

About the Role

This Community Occupational Therapist role puts you right at the heart of local support for people with complex needs and learning disabilities. You’ll work closely with a skilled multi-disciplinary team, providing specialist assessments and interventions designed to help people live fuller, more independent lives.

It’s a role that blends autonomy with collaboration. From delivering tailored care plans to mentoring families and carers, you’ll see first-hand how your work restores confidence, promotes social inclusion, and builds pathways to recovery. For newly qualified OTs, there’s an excellent preceptorship programme designed to help you grow quickly in a supportive and structured way.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based assessments and interventions that promote independence and dignity
• Coordinate care for a small caseload, ensuring consistency and continuity for service users
• Collaborate with colleagues across nursing, psychology, physiotherapy, and speech therapy to provide joined-up care
• Support families, carers, and other professionals with training and advice so they can better meet occupational needs
• Contribute to service development and maintain high standards of clinical practice through reflection and supervision

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for previous 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. They welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences and actively promote inclusion, civility, and respect.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Weaver’s Croft, Field Road, Stroud, GL5 2HZ
• Contact: Recruitment Team via www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs

Reference Number
327-25-700

How To Apply
If this sounds like the next step in your career, don’t hold back. Apply now and be part of a team making real impact in Stroud.