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Senior Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 26 August 2025
We are looking for Occupational Therapist who is keen to gain clinical experience within the field of Critical Care and respiratory as a Band 6 within a forward-thinking, supportive and friendly Adult Therapy Service.
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 multiple teams. You must be willing and able to lead on various elements of the work and training within this exciting area of OT. You must be an effective team player with excellent communication and organizational skills and be able to demonstrate evidence of recent professional learning.
In all areas, you will be able to access senior OT professional support and opportunities for clinical professional training and development. There will also be opportunities to enhance skills in cognitive and behavioral assessments as part specialist rotational training.
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 Critical Care unit and Respiratory wards specifically
Cognitive and functional assessment of out of hospital cardiac arrest patientsAssessment of surgical patients to facilitate safe discharge homeRehabilitation of Critical care patients both on CCU and following step down to level 1 and 2 areasCross cover to wards as require
You will provide specialist assessment and management skills of an Occupational Therapist, working with other members of the MDT to provide evidence-based patient centered 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
Qualifications
* Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
Professional Membership
* HCPC Registration
* Membership of BAOT/RCOT
Experience
* Relevant, broad experience at Band 5 level
NHS Experience
* worked within NHS setting or similar
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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