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Specialist occupational therapist | mid and south essex nhs foundation trust

Chelmsford
Southend University Hospital NHS Trust
Occupational therapist
€32,000 a year
Posted: 19h ago
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Job Overview

Are you ready to develop the next phase of your career and want to take on more responsibility? We have exciting vacancies in our Band 6 OT team.

You will have excellent clinical and problem‑solving skills to assess, treat and facilitate the safe and timely discharge of patients. You will also supervise and support junior staff and students. Experience of working in a similar acute hospital environment or community setting is essential.


Responsibilities

You will participate in our rostered weekend and public holiday service, working approximately one weekend a month.

* 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.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well‑being of our patients, and to 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.

For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description.

We look forward to your application!

This advert closes on Monday 10 Nov 2025.

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