Band 6 Occupational Therapist (Band 5 Development considered)

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS organization is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join their community mental health team in Rayleigh, Essex. This role offers the opportunity to expand clinical skills through direct assessment and intervention with clients. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, showcasing skills in client care and support. Additionally, the organization values professional development, providing access to training and supervision to enhance practice. Benefits include generous holidays, a competitive pension, and relocation support.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension scheme

Staff discounts

£8K relocation package

Interest-free season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health services.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver focused Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention.
• Provide care in community settings.
• Support and develop junior staff.

Skills

Occupational Therapy assessment

Care planning

Individual and group interventions

Supervision of junior staff

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, interested in expanding their clinical skills and experience, to work within Mid Essex Community Mental Health provision for adults covering Castlepoint, Rochford and Rayleigh, and the surrounding area.

While this is a Band 6 role we are happy to consider applications from experienced and motivated Band 5's 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 1:1 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 for 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.

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.

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.

Benefits

• 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.

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 South Essex area who are in receipt of care from secondary mental health services.

This advert closes on Thursday 18 Dec 2025