Band 6 Occupational Therapist

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Tendring; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare organization in Tendring is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join their community mental health team. This exciting role involves delivering assessments and interventions for clients with complex needs, supporting development and training opportunities. The ideal candidate will need to have a degree in Occupational Therapy, be registered with HCPC, and possess relevant mental health experience. The role offers a salary ranging from £38,682 to £46,580 per annum, along with additional perks like flexible working and training opportunities.

Benefits

27 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Excellent pension of up to 14.5%

Flexible working available from day one

£8K relocation package if applicable

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy required.
• Registered with HCPC with evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience as a qualified occupational therapist in mental health.

Responsibilities

• Deliver OT focused assessment, treatment and interventions to adults in the community.
• Hold an allocated case load as Care Coordinator in the community.
• Contribute to the holistic assessment and care planning.

Skills

Experience as a qualified occupational therapist in mental health

Ability to produce clear clinical reports

Experience in developing relationships with clinical staff

Car driver with access to a vehicle

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Registered with HCPC

Evidence of post qualification study

Job description

Go back Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Band 6 Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 21 December 2025

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, interested in expanding their clinical skills and experience, to work within the Tendring Specialist Community Mental Health (SCMHT) provision for adults covering Clacton and the surrounding area.

Occupational Therapists within the North East Essex SCMHT hold two complementary roles.

1.) TheOccupational Therapy specialist role: delivering occupationally focused assessment, intervention and consultation to inform and support formulation and delivery of the the holistic MDT care plan and risk assessment.

2.)The Care coordinator/ MDT practitioner role- contributing to the holistic assessment care planning and wider MDT functions

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 for this role is Reunion House, Clacton on Sea but you will be expected to travel to meetings and client visits at client homes, within the community and at other EPUT sites.

Main duties of the job

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. You will also build on your skills of risk assessment and treatment planning in your role as care- coordination and duty worker

The post holder will have access to professional supervision and leadership within the team.

They will be supported to access a range of relevant development and training opportunities to enhance their practise.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• 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.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% 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.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job responsibilities

More details to be found in the attached job description, however in summary;

The post holder will be part of the Occupational Therapy team and wider Community Mental Health Team.

They will deliver Occupational Therapy focused assessment, treatment and interventions to community dwelling adults within North East Essex area who are in receipt of care from secondary mental health services.

They will concurrently undertake MDT shared tasks including holding an allocated case load of clients for whom they are the named Care coordinator and undertaking Duty as a part of the team wide duty rota

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Registered with HCPC
• Completion of Preceptorship period and evidence of continuing professional and personal development.
• Evidence of post qualification study

Additional Qualities

• Car driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes/ or ability to travel across sites and boundaries to attend meetings etc

Skills/Experience

• Experience as a qualified occupational therapist in mental health
• Experience in of working closely and developing relationships with medical nursing social care tertiary providers and clinical staff
• Ability to produce clear, coherent and accurate clinical reports including ability to complete required electronic data systems for a variety of audience
• Experience of providing professional support/supervision and motivation of staff

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.

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum, pro rata for part time