Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.
Band 6 Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 10 May 2026.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist (with Band 5-6 developmental progression considered) who is interested in expanding their clinical skills and experience. This post is within the West Essex Specialist Community Mental Health Team (SCMHT) for adults, providing services across West Essex and the surrounding areas.
Occupational Therapists within the service deliver occupation-focused assessments, interventions, and consultation, contributing to formulation and supporting the delivery of holistic MDT care plans and risk assessments.
The Occupational Therapy team sits within the wider multi-disciplinary teams, working collaboratively to provide holistic, recovery-focused support for adults with complex and enduring mental health needs who require secondary mental health care.
The base for this role is the Latton Bush Centre, Harlow. This is a mobile role, and frequent, often daily travel is required. You will be expected to attend meetings and complete client visits within individuals’ homes and the local community, as well as travel to other EPUT sites across West Essex, including (but not limited to) Uttlesford, Loughton, and surrounding areas.
Main duties of the job
Working within this busy and supportive team environment, you will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of clinical skills. These include, but are not limited to, undertaking occupational therapy assessments, care planning, and delivering evidence-based interventions through both group and individual sessions. The role will also involve the supervision and appraisal of junior staff, dependent on experience and banding.
The post holder will have access to regular professional supervision and strong occupational therapy leadership within the team.
You will be actively supported to access a range of relevant learning, development, and training opportunities to enhance your clinical practice and support your ongoing professional development.
Benefits
* Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
* Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
* If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
* We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
* 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
* Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
* Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
* £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us.
* Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
* Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
* Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Job responsibilities
Further details can be found in the attached Job Description; however, in summary:
The post holder will be part of the Occupational Therapy team and the wider Specialist Community Mental Health Team (SCMHT).
The post holder will deliver occupational therapy focused assessment, treatment, and interventions to community dwelling adults across West Essex who are in receipt of care from secondary mental health services, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to contribute to formulation, care planning, and the delivery of holistic, recovery-focused care.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
* Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
* Registered with HCPC
* Completion of Preceptorship period and evidence of continuing professional and personal development.
* Evidence of post qualification study.
Additional Qualities
* Car driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes - ability and willingness to travel across sites and boundaries on a frequent, often daily basis to undertake client work and attend meetings etc.
Skills / Experience
* Experience as a qualified occupational therapist in mental health.
* Experience in of working closely and developing relationships with medical nursing social care tertiary providers and clinical staff.
* Ability to produce clear, coherent and accurate clinical reports including ability to complete required electronic data systems for a variety of audience.
* Experience of providing professional support/supervision and motivation of staff.
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.
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