Senior Occupational Therapist

Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in England is seeking an Occupational Therapist for their Critical Care and respiratory services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Occupational Therapy, possess HCPC registration, and have critical care experience. This position demands flexibility and teamwork within a supportive environment, offering opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have HCPC Registration.
• Relevant experience at Band 5 level.
• Demonstrate evidence of recent professional learning.

Responsibilities

• Support Occupational Therapy provision on the Critical Care unit.
• Cognitive and functional assessment of patients.
• Rehabilitation of Critical care patients and discharge assessments.

Skills

Critical care experience

Experience in NHS setting or similar

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

Job overview

We are looking for Occupational Therapist who is keen to gain clinical experience within the field of Critical Care and respiratory as a Band 6 within a forward-thinking, supportive and friendly Adult Therapy Service.

Our ideal candidate will have a passion for OT and a desire to actively participate in all aspects of the role including working flexibly when required across multiple teams. You must be willing and able to lead on various elements of the work and training within this exciting area of OT. You must be an effective team player with excellent communication and organizational skills and be able to demonstrate evidence of recent professional learning.

In all areas, you will be able to access senior OT professional support and opportunities for clinical professional training and development. There will also be opportunities to enhance skills in cognitive and behavioral assessments as part specialist rotational training.

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!

Please note that this vacancy may close early due to number of applications

Main duties of the job

Support Occupational Therapy provision on the Critical Care unit and Respiratory wards specifically

Cognitive and functional assessment of out of hospital cardiac arrest patients
Assessment of surgical patients to facilitate safe discharge home
Rehabilitation of Critical care patients both on CCU and following step down to level 1 and 2 areas
Cross cover to wards as require

You will provide specialist assessment and management skills of an Occupational Therapist, working with other members of the MDT to provide evidence-based patient centered care. You will provide leadership and supervision to junior staff, students and non qualified staff.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Senior Occupational Therapist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy

Professional Membership

Essential criteria

• HCPC Registration

Desirable criteria

• Membership of BAOT/RCOT

Experience

Essential criteria

• Relevant, broad experience at Band 5 level

NHS Experience

Essential criteria

• worked within NHS setting or similar

Critical care expereince

Essential criteria

• Critical care experience

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Occupational Therapist CSS BA B6 V5.1 (PDF, 440.6KB)
• Privacy Policy (PDF, 441.0KB)
• AFC Pay Poster 25/26 (PDF, 32.3KB)
• Behaviours Framework (JPG, 298.0KB)
• Medical Payscales 2/2025 (PDF, 187.5KB)