Overview
We are seeking a motivated and passionate Occupational Therapist to join the West Essex Community Mental Health Occupational Therapy Team. The post is based at Rectory Lane, Loughton, and supports adults experiencing serious mental health conditions within community secondary care services.
Responsibilities
* Provide assessment, care planning, and delivery of occupation‑focused interventions for community‑dwelling adults with serious mental illness.
* Work flexibly across community settings and EPUT sites within West Essex, including Rectory Lane, Loughton; Latton Bush, Harlow; and Uttlesford, Stansted.
* Support patients in understanding how their mental health difficulties impact everyday functioning, roles, and routines.
* Identify strengths, needs, and personally meaningful goals, contributing to rehabilitation and recovery within a community setting.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including nursing, social work, and medicine, to promote recovery, independence, and engagement in daily life.
* Participate continually in supervision, professional development and educational forums appropriate to a Band 5 Occupational Therapist.
Qualifications
* Graduated or soon‑to‑qualify Occupational Therapist, or HCPC‑registered OT.
* Working experience or a strong interest in supporting adults with anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, emotionally unstable personality disorder, depression, schizophrenia, or other serious mental health conditions.
* Prepared to undertake regular DBS checks and COVID‑vaccination requirements as per health regulations.
* Strong communication, assessment, and intervention skills suitable for a community mental health setting.
Benefits
* 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years of service.
* Excellent pension scheme with up to 14.5% of pensionable pay.
* Staff discounts including Blue Light Card and NHS discount offers.
* £8,000 relocation package for moving to Essex.
* Season ticket loan to cover travel costs for tram, rail, or bus.
* Flexible working available from day one for most roles.
Equal Opportunities
The Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer and encourages applications from people with experience of using mental health services, people with disabilities, and all other protected groups.
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