Job summary
- Main area
- Band 6 Occupational Therapist
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent: includes weekend working
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week (includes weekend working)
- Job ref
- 390-CSS-BA-9775
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Basildon
- Town
- Basildon
- Salary
- £38,682 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 11/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Occupational Therapist
Band 6
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.
Job overview
We are looking for Occupational Therapist who is keen to gain clinical experience within the field of Critical Care and respiratory as a Band 6 within a forward-thinking, supportive and friendly Adult Therapy Service.
Our ideal candidate will have a passion for OT and a desire to actively participate in all aspects of the role including working flexibly when required across multiple teams. You must be willing and able to lead on various elements of the work and training within this exciting area of OT. You must be an effective team player with excellent communication and organizational skills and be able to demonstrate evidence of recent professional learning.
In all areas, you will be able to access senior OT professional support and opportunities for clinical professional training and development. There will also be opportunities to enhance skills in cognitive and behavioral assessments as part specialist rotational training.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Please note that this vacancy may close early due to number of applications
Main duties of the job
Support Occupational Therapy provision on the Critical Care unit and Respiratory wards specifically
Cognitive and functional assessment of out of hospital cardiac arrest patients
Assessment of surgical patients to facilitate safe discharge home
Rehabilitation of Critical care patients both on CCU and following step down to level 1 and 2 areas
Cross cover to wards as require
You will provide specialist assessment and management skills of an Occupational Therapist, working with other members of the MDT to provide evidence-based patient centered care. You will provide leadership and supervision to junior staff, students and non qualified staff.
Working for our organisation
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being 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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Senior Occupational Therapist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
Professional Membership
Essential criteria
- HCPC Registration
Desirable criteria
- Membership of BAOT/RCOT
Experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant, broad experience at Band 5 level
NHS Experience
Essential criteria
- worked within NHS setting or similar
Critical care expereince
Essential criteria
- Critical care experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Katie Partridge
- Job title
- Clinical Specialist and Integrated therapy lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01268593354
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