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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
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