Occupational Therapist

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Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 09 July 2025

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our band 5 rotations. This post is an ideal opportunity for a clinician looking to gain experience within a variety of clinical specialities to consolidate core Occupational Therapy skills and develop professional knowledge in key acute areas.

The post is rotational across the Southend Hospital site, including respiratory, orthopaedics, admission avoidance, stroke and our regional oncology unit. We also offer the opportunity to rotate to the other hospitals that make up the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust .

The post would ideally suit an Occupational therapist who is seeking a supportive team in which to start their Occupational therapy career.

Full time and part time applicants welcomed.

We have 1 Permanent post and 1 FTC post available. Apply now!!

Main duties of the job

The role of the band 5 occupational therapist is to work alongside the MDT to support the clinical care pathway by undertaking evidence based assessment, intervention and discharge planning. The occupational therapist will work under the supervision and guidance of a senior OT or the team leader of the team they are working with.

The Band 5 Occupational Therapy rotations we offer are :

Acute Stroke Unit & Stroke RehabilitationMedical Wards, including pulmonary rehabilitationOncology WardsSurgery including amputeesOrthopaedicsFrailty WardsA & E and Admission Avoidance ServiceInpatient paediatric service

The post is subject to a 6 month probationary period to support the successful candidate to settle into and develop within the post. The post will involve weekend working and working an extended working day in the some rotations.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

We support transition from student to therapist our Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist and Practice Development Occupational Therapist work closely with the 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 are able to provide supportive rotations with regular supervision and teaching to support your development within each rotation. The successful candidate will be a Member of British Association of Occupational Therapy, registered with Health Professional Council and have a Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy.

The main responsibilities of the Band 5 Occupational Therapist

To work within the MDT as an autonomous practitionerTo manage a clinical caseloadTo provide OT specific assessment and interventionTo facilitate safe dischargeTo contribute to service development and support evidence based practiceTo communicate with key stakeholders to support safe and timely discharge of patientsTo prioritise and delegate in order to support the fast pace of the serviceTo provide timely and accurate communication with the MDTTo maintain accurate clinical records

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc / MSC
• Qualifying student
• BAOT
• HCPC

Experience

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.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

31,049 a yearPer Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

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