Job summary
- Main area
- Occupational Therapy
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (will involve weekend and bank holiday working)
- Job ref
- 390-CSS-SO-9665
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southend
- Town
- Westcliff-on Sea
- Salary
- £31,049 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Occupational Therapist
Band 5
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 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 Rehabilitation
Medical Wards, including pulmonary rehabilitation
Oncology Wards
Surgery including amputees
Orthopaedics
Frailty Wards
A & E and Admission Avoidance Service
Inpatient 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.
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 practitioner
To manage a clinical caseload
To provide OT specific assessment and intervention
To facilitate safe discharge
To contribute to service development and support evidence based practice
To communicate with key stakeholders to support safe and timely discharge of patients
To prioritise and delegate in order to support the fast pace of the service
To provide timely and accurate communication with the MDT
To maintain accurate clinical records
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc / MSC
- Qualifying student
Desirable criteria
- BAOT
- HCPC
Experience
Essential criteria
- NHS experience
- Variety of placements
Desirable criteria
- Computer literate
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
- Carley Ray
- Job title
- Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01702 435555
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