Band 6 Occupational Therapist

ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Essex is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to enhance their skills within the Specialist Community Mental Health team. This role encompasses dual responsibilities as an Occupational Therapy specialist and care coordinator, delivering assessments and interventions for adults with complex mental health needs. The position offers flexible working, professional development, and a comprehensive benefits package including a relocation package and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

£8,000 relocation package

Excellent pension scheme

Staff discounts and benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Occupational Therapist with a relevant degree.
• Experience working in community mental health is advantageous.
• Ability to perform dual roles as OT and care coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Occupational Therapy assessments and deliver interventions.
• Contribute to MDT care planning and risk assessment.
• Maintain an allocated caseload as named Care Coordinator.
• Supervise and appraise junior staff.

Skills

Occupational Therapy assessments

Care planning

Team collaboration

Risk assessment

Intervention delivery

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to expand their clinical skills and experience within North East Essex Specialist Community Mental Health (SCMHT) provision for adults, covering Colchester and the surrounding area. Occupational Therapists within the North East Essex SCMHT hold two complementary roles: 1) The Occupational Therapy specialist role—delivering occupationally focused assessment, intervention and consultation to inform and support formulation and delivery of the holistic MDT care plan and risk assessment. 2) The Care coordinator/ MDT practitioner role—contributing to 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 Herrick House Colchester; you will be expected to travel to meetings and client visits at client homes, within the community and at other EPUT sites.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Occupational Therapy assessments, care planning, and deliver interventions through group and individual sessions.
• Contribute to MDT care planning, formulation, risk assessment, and the delivery of holistic care for adults with complex and enduring mental health needs.
• Perform dual roles as a specialist OT and as a Care coordinator/ MDT practitioner, maintaining an allocated caseload as named Care Coordinator and undertaking Duty as part of the team-wide duty rota.
• Provide supervision and appraisal of junior staff and engage in professional supervision and leadership within the team.
• Develop skills in risk assessment and treatment planning within the care-coordination and duty worker responsibilities.
• Access a range of relevant development and training opportunities to enhance practice.

Benefits and Support

• 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.
• Recognition awards to acknowledge staff 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.
• £8,000 relocation package if you move to Essex to join us.
• Season ticket loans (interest-free) to cover travel costs to and from work by tram, rail, or bus.

Additional Details

• Flexible working available from day one for most roles.
• Job share applications are welcomed.
• The post holder will be part of the Occupational Therapy team and wider Community Mental Health Team, delivering OT-focused assessment, treatment and interventions to community-dwelling adults in the North East Essex area who are in receipt of care from secondary mental health services.