Band 6 Occupational Therapist (Band 5 Development considered)

NHS; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join their team in Rayleigh, focused on expanding clinical skills within community mental health. This role involves assessments and interventions for adults with mental health needs, providing supervision to junior staff, and career development opportunities. Benefits include a relocation package, flexible working options, and a supportive working environment within a multi-disciplinary team. Join us to make a meaningful difference in community mental health care.

Benefits

27 days holiday, rising to 33 after 10 years

Excellent pension of up to 14.5%

Staff discounts

£8K relocation package

Interest-free season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Registered with HCPC.
• Evidence of post qualification study relevant to role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Occupational Therapy focused assessment and interventions.
• Work as part of an Occupational Therapy team.
• Provide supervision and appraisal of junior staff.

Skills

Community mental health experience

Occupational focused assessments

Clear clinical report writing

Risk management

Supervision and support of staff

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Registered with HCPC

Job description

Band 6 Occupational Therapist (Band 5 Development considered)

The closing date is 18 December 2025

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.

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.

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

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 relevant to role

Additional Qualities

• Car driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes / Or ability to travel across sites and boundaries to attend meetings etc in areas not well served by public transport

Skills/Experience

• Experience as a qualified occupational therapist in community mental health
• Experience of undertaking Occupational focused assessments and interventions with adults with serious mental illness
• 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
• Ability to assess and positively manage risk within a community setting
• Experience of providing professional support/supervision and motivation of staff
• Experience as Fieldwork educator

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

Address

Coombewood Mental Health Resource Centre