Occupational Therapist Regional Environmental

Nelft Nhs Foundation Trust; Billericay; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust in Essex is seeking a highly skilled Occupational Therapist to join the Regional Environmental Control Service at Mayflower Community Hospital, Billericay. This permanent, part-time role offers 22.5 hours per week and is graded at Band 7 with a salary of £49,397 to £56,515 (pro‑rata).

You will assess, prescribe and provide Environmental Control Systems for clients with complex disabilities and terminal illness, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to promote

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration.
• Experience with neurological conditions and electronic assistive tech.
• Experience supervising staff and students desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialised neurological OT assessments and interventions.
• Prescribe and provide Environmental Control Systems.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care.

Skills

Specialised equipment prescribing

Supervision of OTs and students

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

OT Degree or Diploma

Tools

Electronic Assistive Technology

Job description

Job summary

Occupational Therapist Regional Environmental Control Service North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our Regional Environmental Control Service team at Mayflower Community Hospital. This permanent, part-time role offers 22.5 hours per week and falls under Band 7, with a salary range of £49,397 to £56,515 (pro‑rated for part‑time hours).

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to provide highly specialised Occupational Therapy interventions to a diverse caseload in the community. You will play a pivotal role in supporting clients with severe and complex disabilities, as well as those with terminal illnesses, through the assessment, prescription, and provision of Environmental Control Systems. Your expertise will contribute to improving quality of life and promoting independence.

• Deliver highly specialised neurological Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions tailored to individual client needs, including handling skills, cognitive/perceptual evaluations, and patient‑specific positioning.
• Assess, prescribe, and provide Environmental Control Systems to clients, including children, individuals with complex disabilities, and those with terminal illnesses.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic, person‑centred care and service delivery.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in prescribing highly specialised equipment and applying the Occupational Therapy process effectively.
• Evidence of supervising other Occupational Therapists, clerical staff, and students, as well as contributing to service development programmes.

About us

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence‑based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.

Details

• Date posted: 01 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £49,397 to £56,515 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part‑time
• Reference number: NDD‑001787
• Job locations: Mayflower Community Hospital, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9SA, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

About North East London NHS Foundation Trust
At North East London NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to providing high‑quality, inclusive care that makes a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and communities. Our values centre on collaboration, innovation, and respect, fostering a culture where everyone feels supported and empowered to grow. We are dedicated to creating an environment that champions diversity and equality, ensuring that every team member can thrive.

Why Join Us?

• Make a tangible impact by empowering clients to live more independently through innovative assistive technologies.
• Benefit from structured career development opportunities and a supportive team environment.
• Join an organisation that values inclusion, diversity, and professional growth, ensuring you can thrive both personally and professionally.

Our Values 2025 - 2030

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co‑produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are:

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.

These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period.

High Cost Area Supplement – Fringe

(Basildon, Thurrock, Brentwood, Harlow and Dartford only) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £1,346 to a maximum of £2,270 p.a. pro rata for part time).

Certificates of Sponsorship

Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points‑based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High‑Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Health Care Professionals Council.
• Minimum of two years post‑graduate experience, including working with clients with neurological conditions and within an Electronic Assistive Technology Team.
• Please refer to the JD attached.

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.

Employer details

• Employer name: NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
• Address: Mayflower Community Hospital, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9SA, United Kingdom
• Employer's website: https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:
Operational lead
Sue Patterson
[e-mail]

For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact:

Name: Sue Patterson
Job title: Senior Manager Havering Regional Services
Contact Number: 07946 343835
Email: [e-mail]