Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 24 February 2026
Occupational Therapist - Band 5 Mountnessing Court, Billericay Community Hospital
We are seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team at Mountnessing Court, Billericay Community Hospital. We provide rehabilitation to older people living in the local community with the aim of supporting them to return to their own homes as independently as possible. The unit consists of 22 beds.
PLEASE NOTE DUE TO THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS IS LIKELY TO CLOSE EARLY.
Main duties of the job
You will have a pivotal role in ensuring patients receive a high standard of Occupational Therapy care whilst they are on our ward. You will have the opportunity to develop understanding and application of the OT process, develop knowledge of different types of equipment and how to assess for these as well as completing assessments and treatment programmes for activities of daily living. It is essential you have access to your own vehicle as you will be required to complete access and home visits to help facilitate discharge. As some of our beds are for Dementia patients you will get the opportunity to develop your understanding of these conditions and the role OT may play with this client group including cognitive screening assessments and therapeutic interventions.
The successful candidate will be able to work autonomously and have experience of working as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist, preferably with older adults. You will have excellent communication skills, strong time‑management skills and the ability to prioritise and problem‑solve.
About us
Starting with NELFT
NELFT places a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop‑in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High Cost Area Supplement - Fringe
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £1,303 and a maximum payment of £2,198 per annum pro rata).
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Job responsibilities
Mountnessing prides itself on a high standard of patient care. We take an MDT approach with all of our clients in order for them to have the best opportunity to rehabilitate. If this is something you can offer, we look forward to receiving your application.
Use of AI Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Person Specification
Experience
* Evidence of CPD in Portfolio with recent learning relevant to clinical field.
* Experience of working in the NHS.
* Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Skills
* Effective verbal and written communication skills, including writing patient notes and provision of accurate and legible reports.
* Ability to work both alone and in a multi-disciplinary team.
Qualifications
* Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy.
* Registration with Health and Care Professions Council.
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.
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
£31,049 to £37,796 a year plus HCAS per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
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