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Specialist Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 13 March 2026
Are you ready to develop the next phase of your career and wanting to develop your career and take on more responsibility? Due to the current post holders relocation we have an exciting vacancy in our band 6 OT team.
You will have excellent clinical and problem solving skills to assess, treat and facilitate safe and timely discharge of patients and will be supervising and supporting junior staff and students. Experience of working in a similar acute hospital environment or community setting is essential.
You will participate in our rostered weekend and public holiday service working approximately one weekend a month.
Main duties of the job
* Undertakes comprehensive/standardised Occupational Therapy assessments addressing occupational performance and skill deficits in the areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure.
* Manages and accepts clinical responsibility for a caseload of patients, demonstrating ability to prioritise and delegate work to assistants when appropriate.
* Degree or equivalent diploma in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registered
* Works as an autonomous Occupational Therapist, being aware of the needs of others within the team.
* Undertakes assessments of patient's home environment and social situation to advise and implement provision of equipment and adaptations to gain maximal independence.
* Liaises with health and social care professionals and other related statutory, private and voluntary organisations, providing written reports, recommendations and referrals when appropriate
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing 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 Specialist 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
Skills and Experience
* Post graduation occupational therapy experience working in an acute hospital or community setting.
* Understanding of the changes within the NHS and the implications of relevant NSK's and NICE guidelines.
* Current specialist knowledge and treatment skills relevant to the clinical area ([ie., ortho, med, elderly, stroke]
* Accredited practice placement educator.
* Evidence of helping, teaching, supporting students or junior staff
* Accredited wheelchair prescriber.
Qualification
* HCPC registration as Occupational Therapist
* Qualified Graduate Diploma or Degree in Occuptional Therapy
* RCOT registered member
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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