Team and Support
We support transition from student to therapist. Our Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist and Practice Development Occupational Therapist work closely with Band 5 therapists to provide a supportive environment for staff to develop during their rotations. We also have highly skilled Band 7 Occupational Therapists who provide supportive rotations with regular supervision and teaching to support your development within each rotation. The successful candidate will be a Member of the British Association of Occupational Therapy, registered with the Health Professional Council, and have a Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
Responsibilities
The main responsibilities of the Band 5 Occupational Therapist:
* Work within the MDT as an autonomous practitioner
* Manage a clinical caseload
* Provide OT-specific assessment and intervention
* Facilitate safe discharge
* Contribute to service development and support evidence-based practice
* Communicate with key stakeholders to support safe and timely discharge of patients
* Prioritise and delegate to support the fast pace of the service
* Provide timely and accurate communication with the MDT
* Maintain accurate clinical records
Working for Our Organisation
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing 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.
About Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population. Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative. We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Role Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our rotational programme—an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified or early‑career clinician wanting to build strong foundational skills across a range of acute specialties. The role offers rich clinical experience across rotations at the Southend Hospital site, including respiratory, orthopaedics, admission avoidance, stroke, and our regional oncology unit. It is ideal for someone seeking a supportive, well‑structured environment to begin or develop their Occupational Therapy career. Both full‑time and part‑time applicants are welcome.
Rotations
* Acute Stroke Unit & Stroke Rehabilitation
* Medical Wards, including Pulmonary Rehabilitation
* Oncology Wards
* Surgery, including Amputee Rehabilitation
* Orthopaedics
* Frailty Wards
* A&E and Admission Avoidance Service
* Inpatient Paediatric Service
Selection Process
Please note that the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse AI tools to generate an application that does not accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting.
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