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Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 13 November 2025
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who is keen to gain clinical experience within the field of Orthopaedics as a Band 6 within a forward-thinking, supportive and friendly Adult Therapy Service.
This is a maternity cover post: Contract End Date 31st August 2026.
Our ideal candidate will have a passion for OT and a desire to actively participate in all aspects of the role including working flexibly when required across the orthopaedic team. You must be willing and able to lead on various elements of the work and training within this area of OT. You must be an effective team player with excellent communication and organisational skills and be able to demonstrate evidence of recent professional learning.
You will be able to access senior OT professional support and opportunities for clinical professional training and development.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Please note that this vacancy may close early due to number of applications.
Main duties of the job
Support Occupational Therapy provision on the Orthopaedic wards.
Assessment of orthopaedic patients to facilitate safe discharge home, this will be both elective as well as trauma patients. Cross cover to wards as required.
You will provide specialist assessment and management skills of an Occupational Therapist, working with other members of the MDT to provide evidence-based patient centred care. You will provide leadership and supervision to junior staff, students and non‑qualified staff.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well‑being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Senior Occupational Therapist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Knowledge
* Strong knowledge of orthopaedic conditions
* Basic understanding of orthopaedic conditions
Experience
* Worked on an orthopaedic ward (elective / trauma)
* Worked on acute ward
Leadership
* Evidence of leadership skills
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.
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
£38,682 a yearPer Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
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