Senior OT – Crisis Response & Home Treatment Lead

ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Rochford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Bank holidays included

Excellent pension

Staff discounts

£8K relocation package

Season ticket loans

Job summary

ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST in Rochford is seeking a Band 6 Senior Occupational Therapist for the Crisis Response and Home Treatment Team. You will deliver person-centred, recovery-focused interventions to adults in crisis to help them remain at home and avoid hospital admission.

Work within a multidisciplinary team, provide specialist assessments, lead on care planning, supervise junior staff and contribute to innovative crisis care.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and develop person-centred care plans.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions to support recovery and independence.
• Provide crisis assessment and treatment for service users in the community.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.
• Support hospital admission avoidance and facilitate early discharge where appropriate.
• Manage a defined caseload and coordinate care for service users.
• Assess and manage risk, ensuring safe and effective care delivery.
• Provide supervision, mentorship, and support to junior staff and students.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service audits and development.
• Promote recovery, social inclusion, and engagement in meaningful daily activities.

Job description

ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST in Rochford is seeking a Band 6 Senior Occupational Therapist for the Crisis Response and Home Treatment Team. You will deliver person-centred, recovery-focused interventions to adults in crisis to help them remain at home and avoid hospital admission.

Work within a multidisciplinary team, provide specialist assessments, lead on care planning, supervise junior staff and contribute to innovative crisis care.