Occupational Therapist/ Physiotherapist in Salisbury

Job Summary

Join to apply for the Occupational Therapist/ Physiotherapist role at Spacecreators bv. The Trust is investing in our Early Supportive Discharge team to enable patients to return home as soon as medically fit with additional care provided by the Council. The service works to a \’discharge to assess\’ model, partnering with Wiltshire Council\’s re‑ablement team to provide therapy in the patients’ own home and ensure patients receive the support they need. The team is based at the hospital, facilitating discharge plans and liaising with other services before taking patients home.

The ESD team completes assessments in patients’ own homes to ensure they have the adequate care and therapy they need to support their return to independence. You will be expected to effectively communicate and coordinate with the team, whilst also using appropriate communication approaches to clinically assess and review patients.

If you are able to use your own initiative, be flexible and motivated to be part of a developing service, this will be the right post for you. The ESD team is a 7‑day service from 08:00–18:00, therefore flexibility in the working pattern is required. A standard working week is 08:00–16:00. Having a full driving licence and access to a car is essential.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to treat and support patients identified for the Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Team either as an inpatient or in the community. You will work autonomously with support from a band 6 and wider team, setting treatment goals, monitoring patient progress, encouraging independence in activities of daily living and adapting treatment and rehabilitation plans as necessary. You will also support the daily running of the ESD team and contribute to driving motivation and a positive ethos throughout the team. High standards of care and alignment with the Trust’s values and the ESD Team Behavioural charter are expected.

About Us

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience. The Trust delivers an outstanding experience for patients and staff, is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and provides regional and super‑regional specialist services. SFT supports flexible working, offers NHS discounts, 35 days paid holiday, a generous pension scheme and on‑site benefits such as car parking, leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.

Details

• Date posted: 02 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: 5
• Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 269-SFT9364
• Job location: Salisbury District Hospital, Odstock Road, Salisbury, SP2 8BJ

Job Responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Essential

• HCPC Registration
• Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS (including student placements)
• Evidence of altruistic extracurricular activities

Additional

• Linking placements to application
• Desire to work at Salisbury Foundation Trust

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

• Employer name: Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Salisbury District Hospital, Odstock Road, Salisbury, SP2 8BJ
• Website: https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/