Band 6 Occupational Therapist | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Tendring; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to provide occupational-focused assessment and intervention in Tendring. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver holistic care for clients with complex mental health needs. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing care plans, and supervising junior staff. The role offers a range of benefits including generous holidays, a relocation package, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

27 days holiday (up to 33 days after 10 years' service)

Excellent pension up to 14.5%

Supervision and professional development

Staff discounts

£8k relocation package

Interest-free season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Experience in occupational therapy practices.
• Ability to conduct assessments and deliver interventions.
• Good communication skills for MDT functions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct OT assessments and develop care plans.
• Deliver individual and group interventions.
• Supervise and appraise junior staff.
• Manage risk assessment and treatment planning.
• Participate in MDT shared tasks.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Care Coordination

Risk Assessment

Teamwork

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to work within the Tendring Specialist Community Mental Health (SCMHT) provision for adults covering Clacton and the surrounding area.

Key Roles

1. Occupational Therapy specialist: delivering occupational‑focused assessment, intervention, and consultation to inform and support formulation and delivery of the holistic MDT care plan and risk assessment.
2. Care coordinator / MDT practitioner: contributing to the holistic assessment, care planning, and wider MDT functions.

Working Environment

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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct OT assessments and develop care plans.
• Deliver individual and group interventions.
• Supervise and appraise junior staff.
• Manage risk assessment and treatment planning as a care‑coordinator and duty worker.
• Participate in MDT shared tasks and hold an allocated case‑load of clients as the named care coordinator.
• Participate in the team‑wide duty rota.

Benefits & Support

• Supervision and professional development opportunities.
• Inclusive community and engagement events.
• Mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice, and counselling.
• Recognition awards for staff dedication.
• 27 days holiday (up to 33 days after 10 years’ service).
• Excellent pension up to 14.5% of pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts (Blue Light Card, NHS discount, etc.).
• £8k relocation package if you move to Essex.
• Interest‑free season ticket loans for tram, rail, or bus travel.

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible working available from day one for most roles.
• Job share applications are welcomed.

This advert closes on Sunday 21 Dec 2025.