Career Opportunities: Occupational Therapist - Community Disability Team - Band 7 (95823)
Service Area: Community Health and Social Care - Community Disability Team
Salary Band: Band 7
Salary Range: £57,635 - £75,789 per annum
Working Arrangements: 37.5 hours per week : 2 Year Fixed Term Contract
About the Role:
The States of Guernsey are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join the Community Disability Team within the Community Health and Social Care Service.
This role serves as the Occupational Therapist responsible for the operational, timely assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to service users with neurodegenerative conditions and/or physical disabilities.
The post holder will take a lead role in developing high standards of current evidence-based practice and leading occupational therapy services and to have an active role in education and training of staff working within the Community Disability Team and wider community services.
To commit to working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams (MDT’s) maintaining strong communication with colleagues across services, such as inpatient wards and community providers including, community carers and district nursing teams to provide a high standard of service in a variety of settings including service users own homes, community settings and long-term care facilities. Providing high standards of MDT working to enhance service delivery and improve patient outcomes.
Please click on the link below to view a full job description for this role.
Job Description
For more information about the service, go to: Community Health and Social Care - States of Guernsey
This role comes with a competitive salary, progressive annual leave and entitlement to a pension scheme. We will also consider previous service in a substantive post in the NHS or Local Authority towards entitlement to annual leave, maternity leave and sick pay.
Special Duty: Pay enhancements of 36% and 72% are payable for work carried out in unsocial hours in line with policy.
Annual Bonus: Staff who are in post on 31 January will receive a lump sum payment every February.
Relocation: For candidates needing to relocate to the Bailiwick of Guernsey for the post, we offer a relocation package to help with the cost of moving over to the Island. This relocation package offers different solutions depending on an individual’s circumstances.
More detailed information can be found in the Relocation Directive found here: Relocation Directive 2024
Employment Permit: This role offers eligible off-Island candidates an 8-year Long Term Employment Permit, subject to UK and Guernsey Immigration Clearance where applicable. This permit enables candidates to bring immediate family members with them who will be permitted to work on the Island in any sector. There are also good schools on Island for those candidates looking to bring their families with them.
Detailed information about Employment Permits can be found here: Employment Permit Information
Accommodation: The Long-Term Employment Permit enables staff to either rent or buy local market accommodation.
For more information about Guernsey, please follow the below links:
Contact: Nikita Burnett on tel. (01481) 223919 or Email: [email protected]
Closing Date: 17 May 2026
We strongly advise that applicants speak to the contact(s) named above before applying for this role. Please do not email a CV to the contact shown above, applications should be submitted online. If you are unable to complete an online application, please contact the Recruitment Team.
Candidates will need to upload a copy of their most up to date CV detailing full employment, voluntary work, and education history (along with the awarding body of any qualifications). The CV should include reasons for any gaps in employment. Candidates should also attach supporting information to demonstrate how they meet the key criteria for the role. The key criteria can be found within the job. The supporting information provided by candidates will be used by the shortlisting panel when selecting candidates for interview.
Internal applicants are required to inform their Line Manager before applying for any States of Guernsey positions. Internal references will be required for the successful candidate prior to starting in post.
The States of Guernsey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks being received and some candidates will be required to undertake enhanced and additional pre-employment checks.
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Service Area: Community Health and Social Care - Community Disability Team
Salary Band: Band 7
Salary Range: £57,635 - £75,789 per annum
Working Arrangements: 37.5 hours per week : 2 Year Fixed Term Contract
About the Role:
The States of Guernsey are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join the Community Disability Team within the Community Health and Social Care Service.
This role serves as the Occupational Therapist responsible for the operational, timely assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to service users with neurodegenerative conditions and/or physical disabilities.
The post holder will take a lead role in developing high standards of current evidence-based practice and leading occupational therapy services and to have an active role in education and training of staff working within the Community Disability Team and wider community services.
To commit to working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams (MDT’s) maintaining strong communication with colleagues across services, such as inpatient wards and community providers including, community carers and district nursing teams to provide a high standard of service in a variety of settings including service users own homes, community settings and long-term care facilities. Providing high standards of MDT working to enhance service delivery and improve patient outcomes.
Please click on the link below to view a full job description for this role.
Job Description
For more information about the service, go to: Community Health and Social Care - States of Guernsey
This role comes with a competitive salary, progressive annual leave and entitlement to a pension scheme. We will also consider previous service in a substantive post in the NHS or Local Authority towards entitlement to annual leave, maternity leave and sick pay.
Special Duty: Pay enhancements of 36% and 72% are payable for work carried out in unsocial hours in line with policy.
Annual Bonus: Staff who are in post on 31 January will receive a lump sum payment every February.
Relocation: For candidates needing to relocate to the Bailiwick of Guernsey for the post, we offer a relocation package to help with the cost of moving over to the Island. This relocation package offers different solutions depending on an individual’s circumstances.
More detailed information can be found in the Relocation Directive found here: Relocation Directive 2024
Employment Permit: This role offers eligible off-Island candidates an 8-year Long Term Employment Permit, subject to UK and Guernsey Immigration Clearance where applicable. This permit enables candidates to bring immediate family members with them who will be permitted to work on the Island in any sector. There are also good schools on Island for those candidates looking to bring their families with them.
Detailed information about Employment Permits can be found here: Employment Permit Information
Accommodation: The Long-Term Employment Permit enables staff to either rent or buy local market accommodation.
For more information about Guernsey, please follow the below links:
Contact: Nikita Burnett on tel. (01481) 223919 or Email: [email protected]
Closing Date: 17 May 2026
We strongly advise that applicants speak to the contact(s) named above before applying for this role. Please do not email a CV to the contact shown above, applications should be submitted online. If you are unable to complete an online application, please contact the Recruitment Team.
Candidates will need to upload a copy of their most up to date CV detailing full employment, voluntary work, and education history (along with the awarding body of any qualifications). The CV should include reasons for any gaps in employment. Candidates should also attach supporting information to demonstrate how they meet the key criteria for the role. The key criteria can be found within the job. The supporting information provided by candidates will be used by the shortlisting panel when selecting candidates for interview.
Internal applicants are required to inform their Line Manager before applying for any States of Guernsey positions. Internal references will be required for the successful candidate prior to starting in post.
The States of Guernsey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks being received and some candidates will be required to undertake enhanced and additional pre-employment checks.
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Service Area: Community Health and Social Care - Community Disability Team
Salary Band: Band 7
Salary Range: £57,635 - £75,789 per annum
Working Arrangements: 37.5 hours per week : 2 Year Fixed Term Contract
About the Role:
The States of Guernsey are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join the Community Disability Team within the Community Health and Social Care Service.
This role serves as the Occupational Therapist responsible for the operational, timely assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to service users with neurodegenerative conditions and/or physical disabilities.
The post holder will take a lead role in developing high standards of current evidence-based practice and leading occupational therapy services and to have an active role in education and training of staff working within the Community Disability Team and wider community services.
To commit to working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams (MDT’s) maintaining strong communication with colleagues across services, such as inpatient wards and community providers including, community carers and district nursing teams to provide a high standard of service in a variety of settings including service users own homes, community settings and long-term care facilities. Providing high standards of MDT working to enhance service delivery and improve patient outcomes.
Please click on the link below to view a full job description for this role.
Job Description
For more information about the service, go to: Community Health and Social Care - States of Guernsey
This role comes with a competitive salary, progressive annual leave and entitlement to a pension scheme. We will also consider previous service in a substantive post in the NHS or Local Authority towards entitlement to annual leave, maternity leave and sick pay.
Special Duty: Pay enhancements of 36% and 72% are payable for work carried out in unsocial hours in line with policy.
Annual Bonus: Staff who are in post on 31 January will receive a lump sum payment every February.
Relocation: For candidates needing to relocate to the Bailiwick of Guernsey for the post, we offer a relocation package to help with the cost of moving over to the Island. This relocation package offers different solutions depending on an individual’s circumstances.
More detailed information can be found in the Relocation Directive found here: Relocation Directive 2024
Employment Permit: This role offers eligible off-Island candidates an 8-year Long Term Employment Permit, subject to UK and Guernsey Immigration Clearance where applicable. This permit enables candidates to bring immediate family members with them who will be permitted to work on the Island in any sector. There are also good schools on Island for those candidates looking to bring their families with them.
Detailed information about Employment Permits can be found here: Employment Permit Information
Accommodation: The Long-Term Employment Permit enables staff to either rent or buy local market accommodation.
For more information about Guernsey, please follow the below links:
Contact: Nikita Burnett on tel. (01481) 223919 or Email: [email protected]
Closing Date: 17 May 2026
We strongly advise that applicants speak to the contact(s) named above before applying for this role. Please do not email a CV to the contact shown above, applications should be submitted online. If you are unable to complete an online application, please contact the Recruitment Team.
Candidates will need to upload a copy of their most up to date CV detailing full employment, voluntary work, and education history (along with the awarding body of any qualifications). The CV should include reasons for any gaps in employment. Candidates should also attach supporting information to demonstrate how they meet the key criteria for the role. The key criteria can be found within the job. The supporting information provided by candidates will be used by the shortlisting panel when selecting candidates for interview.
Internal applicants are required to inform their Line Manager before applying for any States of Guernsey positions. Internal references will be required for the successful candidate prior to starting in post.
The States of Guernsey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks being received and some candidates will be required to undertake enhanced and additional pre-employment checks.