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Job Summary
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, both elective and trauma patients.
* Cross cover to wards as required.
* Provide specialist assessment and management skills of an Occupational Therapist, working with other members of the MDT to provide evidence‑based patient centred care.
* Provide leadership and supervision to junior staff, students and non‑qualified staff.
Details
Date posted: 31 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 390‑CSS‑BA‑9897
Job locations: Basildon, Nethermayne, SS16 5NL
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
Essential
* Strong knowledge of orthopaedic conditions.
Desirable
* Basic understanding of orthopaedic conditions.
Experience
Essential
* Worked on an orthopaedic ward elective / trauma.
Desirable
* Worked on acute ward.
Leadership
Desirable
* 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Basildon, Nethermayne, SS16 5NL
Employer's website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk
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