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Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 17 June 2026
Rainbow Mother and Baby unit is a 6 bedded specialist commissioned service offering assessment, support and treatment to women suffering from acute mental health illness during their third trimester of pregnancy up to baby being 12mths old.
Admissions are accepted primarily from the East of England. The team work very closely with other key professions to ensure the best outcomes for both Mother and baby therefore strong communication skills are essential.
Perinatal work is an exciting area focusing not only on the individual but the extended family during what can be the most amazing and terrifying time in their life.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, family focused OT to deliver group and 1:1 therapeutic engagement to join our established and expanding MDT
Main duties of the job
Act as a key member of the MDT, contributing to MDT care planning and attendance at professional meetings
Develop and run the ward Therapeutic programme offering largely group and some 1:1 therapeutic engagement
Conduct assessments where needed
Contribute to person centred, individualised care planning
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
* Season Ticket Loans
* NHS discounts for staff
* Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
* Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
* The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
* Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job responsibilities
Structure the therapeutic programme to ensure this meets both Mothers needs and Mother/infant needs
Assist in the supervision of junior staff members
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Person Specification
Education
* Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
* Valid registration with HCPC
* Training in therapies i.e psychological interventions, Parent/Infant therapy
Experience
* Experience of practising in a variety of Mental Health settings as an OT
* Experience working on an acute Mental Health Unit
* Experience of working with parents and children
Knowledge
* Knowledge of current best practice OT models
* Knowledge of working with patients in group and 1:1 settings
* Basic IT skills and knowledge
* Knowledge of perinatal mental health
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.
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
£32,073 to £39,043 a yearper annum pro rata
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