Are you ready to develop the next phase of your career? We have an exciting vacancy in our band 5 or 6 OT rotations depending on experience. Rotations, depending on staffing levels and clinical need are available in medicine, elderly, emergency, stroke, critical care, St Andrews [Burns & Plastic] and opportunities to work with neurological patients. We welcome applications if you are seeking a band 5 or band 6 position.

You will have excellent clinical and problem solving skills to assess, treat and facilitate safe and timely discharge of patients and will be supervising and supporting junior staff and students. Experience of working in a similar acute hospital environment or community setting is desirable.

The post holder will participate in our rostered weekend and public holiday service working approximately one weekend a month.

Main duties of the job

• Undertakes comprehensive/ standardised Occupational Therapy assessments addressing occupational performance and skill deficits in the areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure.
• Manages and accepts clinical responsibility for a caseload of patients, demonstrating ability to prioritise and delegate work to assistants when appropriate.
• Degree or equivalent diploma in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registered
• Works as an autonomous Occupational Therapist, being aware of the needs of others within the team.
• Liaises with health and social care professionals and other related statutory, private and voluntary organisations, providing written reports, recommendations and referrals when appropriate

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress

Job description

Job responsibilities

As this post is open to interested applicants at both band 5 and band 6 level, please refer to the correct job description and personal specification advertised.

Person Specification

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Completion of occupational therapy student placements

Desirable

• Experience of MDT working
• Evidence of helping support students or junior staff
• Experience within specific acute hospital areas
• Relevant experience within a variety of service [ie., ortho, med, elderly, stroke]
• Experience of working as a band 5 OT

Qualification

Essential

• HCPC registration as Occupational Therapist
• Qualified or soon to qualify with Graduate Diploma or Degree in Occuptional Therapy

Desirable

• RCOT registered member

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

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