Main area Occupational Therapy Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Part time
* Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Rostered weekend and public holiday service) Job ref 390-CSS-BR-0068
Employer Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Broomfield Town Chelmsford Salary £38,682 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Salary period Yearly Closing 13/03/2026 23:59
Specialist Occupational Therapist
Band 6
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the onlyacute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
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
Working for our organisation
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.'
Detailed job description and main 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
Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.
Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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