Band 6 Occupational Therapist | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 05 Rhagfyr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £38,682 - £46,580 per annum, pro rata for part time |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 04 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Clacton on Sea, CO15 1JA |
| Cwmni: | Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7660146/364-A-9614 |
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, interested in expanding their clinical skills and experience, to work within the Tendring Specialist Community Mental Health (SCMHT) provision for adults covering Clacton and the surrounding area.
Occupational Therapists within the North East Essex SCMHT hold two complementary roles.
1.) The Occupational Therapy specialist role: delivering occupationally focused assessment, intervention and consultation to inform and support formulation and delivery of the the holistic MDT care plan and risk assessment.
2.) The Care coordinator/ MDT practitioner role- contributing to the holistic assessment care planning and wider MDT functions
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.
Working within this busy team environment you will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of clinical skills; including but not limited to undertaking OT assessments, care planning, delivering interventions - through group and individual sessions, and the supervision and appraisal of junior staff. You will also build on your skills of risk assessment and treatment planning in your role as care- coordination and duty worker
The post holder will have access to professional supervision and leadership within the team.
They will be supported to access a range of relevant development and training opportunities to enhance their practise.
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
Benefits
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
More details to be found in the attached job description, however in summary;
The post holder will be part of the Occupational Therapy team and wider Community Mental Health Team.
They will deliver Occupational Therapy focused assessment, treatment and interventions to community dwelling adults within North East Essex area who are in receipt of care from secondary mental health services.
They will concurrently undertake MDT shared tasks including holding an allocated case load of clients for whom they are the named Care coordinator and undertaking Duty as a part of the team wide duty rota
This advert closes on Sunday 21 Dec 2025