Band 6 Occupational Therapist

ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Rayleigh is looking for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist with an option for Band 5 applicants ready for development. The role involves providing assessments and interventions in both one-to-one and group settings, while collaborating with various healthcare professionals. Candidates must have the necessary COVID vaccinations. Enjoy excellent benefits including 27 days of holiday, a generous pension plan, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

24.5% pension contribution

Flexible working options

Interest-free season ticket loans

Relocation package up to £8k

Staff discounts and benefits

Qualifications

• Applicants must have both COVID-vaccinations unless exempt.
• Experience in Occupational Therapy is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide focused Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Supervise and appraise junior staff.

Job description

Overview

While this is a Band 6 role, we are happy to consider applications from experienced and motivated Band 5 staff who feel ready to take on the challenge of a Band 5–6 development post.

You will be working as part of a small, friendly and skilful Occupational Therapy team to provide focused Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to clients through one‑to‑one and group work.

The OT team sits within the wider multi‑disciplinary teams providing holistic support for clients with complex and enduring mental health needs requiring secondary level mental health care.

The base of this role is in Rayleigh, but there will be an expectation to travel to other EPUT and community sites within the area. Working within this busy team environment you will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of clinical skills, including but not limited to undertaking OT assessments, care planning, delivering interventions through group and individual sessions, and the supervision and appraisal of junior staff.

Professional Support & Development

The post holder will have access to professional supervision and leadership within the team and will be supported to access a range of relevant development and training opportunities to enhance their practice.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants must have both COVID‑vaccinations unless exempt, as required by the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021.

Staff who are formally at risk within the organisation will be given priority in securing alternative employment. If a post advertised by the Trust is considered 'suitable alternative employment' for an individual at risk, the recruiting manager will be advised and the post may be withdrawn from NHS Jobs.

Benefits

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• Access mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• Run recognition awards to recognize staff's hard work and dedication.
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8k relocation package if you move to Essex to join us.
• Season ticket loans are interest‑free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.

Equal Opportunities & EEO Statement

Our Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of using mental health services and from those with learning or other disabilities. The Trust holds the Disability Two‑Tick symbol and has pledged to commit to employing more people with learning disabilities. Applicants requiring the application form in another format (e.g., Braille, audio tape) can contact the Recruitment Department to arrange a suitable format.

Additional Information

The Trust cares for more than 100,000 patients at any one time across our community health, mental health and learning disability services across Essex and parts of Bedfordshire and Suffolk. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and all staff will undertake robust safer recruitment processes.

The Trust may decide to expire vacancies prior to the closing date. Applicants who have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date will be considered unsuccessful.