Job Overview
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist (Band 6 or if Band 5 we have a developmental role from 5 to 6) to join our existing team. You’ll need some expertise in neurology, and will be responsible for providing a high standard of assessment, treatment and evaluation to patients, both in a Rehabilitation Ward setting (at St Margaret’s Hospital) and in the community in West Essex as part of the Stroke Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Team. Both services sit under our team, and we rotate across on a 4 month basis.
To deliver rehabilitation within the team as part of 7-day working. To build on previous experience, to further develop clinical and managerial competencies. To be an autonomous professional practitioner working without the need for direct supervision. To carry out appraisals & clinical supervision for junior staff and students. To be able to delegate work appropriately. To appropriately manage assistant practitioners and therapy assistants within the team. To be able to prioritise referrals & workload. To practice in accordance with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists rules of Professional Conduct and Standards of OT, and the Health Professions Council’s regulations.
Main duties of the job
To perform Occupational Therapy assessments of patients with diverse presentations and complex conditions to provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme. To consolidate prior knowledge and ensure continued development of a broad range of clinical skills in rehabilitation, including skills in neurological rehabilitation and management of long term conditions. To supervise therapy assistants within the team and deliver training where appropriate and required. To supervise, educate and assess performance of OT students. This would be to a graduate level and involve working with the universities to ensure the standard of practice and teaching meets the standards set by the degree level qualification.
Working for our organisation
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 to 14.5% 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.
Important notices: Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) are being prioritised for registered roles at this time. Please ensure that as part of your application you include professional references with business contact information covering your last three years of employment history. We are unable to accept personal or character references. Applicants are responsible for incurring the cost of the initial DBS check relevant to the post; the amount will be deducted from your first salary with the Trust.
Our Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of using mental health services. We also hold the Disability two tick symbol and have pledged to employ more people with learning disabilities. We encourage applicants with a disability to apply. If you require this application form in another format (e.g. Braille or audio), please contact the Recruitment Department to arrange delivery.
The Trust has the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date if they so wish. We strongly advise checking the email account registered with NHS Jobs regularly; if you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application is presumed unsuccessful.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes.
Important Notice: The Health and Social Care Act 2008 regulations require vaccination for roles in care settings, unless exempt. This is a requirement of this role and will form part of pre-employment checks.
Please note: staff who are formally at risk within the organisation will be given priority in securing alternative employment. If a post is considered suitable alternative employment, the recruiting manager will be advised and the post may be withdrawn.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If AI programs are used, the application may be rejected as part of the assessment process. Support is available for declared disabilities.
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