Senior Occupational Therapist | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Colchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Colchester is seeking an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist for the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering tailored, evidence-based occupational therapy to young people aged 13-18. This role emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach and includes various responsibilities like conducting assessments and collaborating with healthcare teams. The organization offers flexible working arrangements and attractive benefits including NHS discounts and training opportunities.

Benefits

Season Ticket Loans

NHS staff discounts

Training opportunities

Annual leave schemes

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Day One Flexible Employer policy

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people aged 13-18.
• Familiarity with holistic assessment methods.
• Proven ability to plan and implement treatment interventions.

Responsibilities

• Undertake occupational therapy assessments for young service users.
• Plan and share treatment plans with multidisciplinary teams.
• Perform manual handling assessments.

Skills

Motivated staff sharing values of Care, Learn, Empower

Experience in Occupational Therapy

Ability to communicate complex information sensitively

Education

Relevant occupational therapy qualification

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) at EPUT.

The post holder will be based at St Aubyn's Centre in Colchester (Longview and Larkwood wards) and Rochford Hospital (Poplar Ward), in Rochford, near Southend on Sea. They will support the delivery of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions, supporting Band 5 Occupational Therapists, Apprentices, and Activity Coordinators.

We provide an integrated service with in-depth, holistic assessments of the psychological, social, and physical needs of each referred young person. Assessments are undertaken for all young people before decisions are made regarding further inpatient treatment or discharge to appropriate care providers.

We emphasize a multidisciplinary team approach, with young people's care plans and views regularly discussed and agreed upon with input from:

• Ward Doctors
• Consultant Psychiatrist
• Nurses
• Support Workers
• Psychologists
• Family Therapist
• Teachers/Education

Key responsibilities include:

1. Undertaking occupational therapy assessments addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, focusing on self-maintenance, productivity, and leisure.
2. Utilizing specialist assessments for complex cases.
3. Deciding on the level of treatment intervention required.
4. Planning and communicating treatment plans and clinical reasoning with patients and carers.
5. Sharing treatment and care plans with multidisciplinary team members and partner agencies.
6. Performing manual handling assessments and ensuring awareness among professionals and carers.
7. Collaborating to modify environments to empower patients and optimize functional performance.

We are looking for motivated staff who share our values of Care, Learn, and Empower. In return, EPUT offers benefits such as:

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS staff discounts
• Training opportunities
• Annual leave schemes
• Opportunities to work bank shifts and expand experience
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer policy

The Trust encourages flexible working. Applicants can request flexible arrangements from day one of employment.

Join our Staff Bank and contribute to safe, effective care across hospital and community settings. All permanent staff are automatically enrolled, with options to work additional shifts if desired.

The successful candidate will provide tailored, evidence-based occupational therapy to service users aged 13-18, focusing on re-engagement in self-care, productivity, leisure, and promoting health, wellbeing, and independence.

You will identify and utilize relevant occupational therapy assessments and outcomes, communicate complex information sensitively, and provide advice to other disciplines.

This advert closes on Sunday, 20 July 2025.