Job Description

Soon to be qualifying Occupational Therapist, or already registered? We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated occupational therapists who are passionate about the profession to join our popular and well established Band 5 Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Occupational Therapy rotational scheme. . We are looking for someone who has an interest in working with those with mental health conditions and learning disabilities and is seeking the opportunity to develop their OT skills.
The Mental Health and Learning Disability Band 5 Occupational Therapy rotation offers an opportunity to extend your scope of practice and experience working with individuals offering meaningful treatment interventions across a range of clinical areas including inpatient and community.
The initial rotational placement will be within the Learning Disabilities Services based at Pride House in Laindon.
Following completion of your first rotation you will have the opportunity to move onto a variety of six month rotational opportunities as detailed in the advert's supplementary information.
Main duties of the job
The band 5 rotational scheme across the wide range of clinical specialties is structured to support development of professional, clinical andtechnical knowledge and skills and includes preceptorship for post holders in their first year post qualification or unfamiliar with the NHS/ UK healthcare system.
The post holder will be expected to achieve an increasing level of competency demonstrated through professionalism, continuing professional development (CPD), conduct and level of responsibility and will be supported by professional supervision and appraisal and a regular peer- led band 5 occupational therapy peer support group that meets formally on a monthly basis..
Working as part of the Occupational Therapy team alongside the wider multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for working with the individual to identify how their current mental health impacts upon their daily functioning, help identify needs and goals, and establish appropriate treatment interventions to support them within their rehabilitation.
As a community based role you will be working with Adults and their carers across Trust sites in South Essex, and within clients homes and other locations in the community. The post holder will need the ability and willingness to travel between community locations and Trust sites in a timely and efficient manner.
About us
Valuing you. Recognizing your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfill 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 well-being services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognize 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

• Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Details
Date posted
12 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
31,049 to 37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
364-A-9629
Job locations
Pride House
Christy Close
Laindon
SS15 6EA
Job description
Job responsibilities
The attached job description and person specification lists the clinical and professional functions and experience to be gained across the range ofrotations on the scheme with a focus on assessment, intervention and management of a clinical caseload as part of a multidisciplinary team.The rotation provides the post holder the opportunity to develop a broad foundation in preparation before focusing on one clinical specialty orclinical area of practice Job description
Job responsibilities
The attached job description and person specification lists the clinical and professional functions and experience to be gained across the range ofrotations on the scheme with a focus on assessment, intervention and management of a clinical caseload as part of a multidisciplinary team.The rotation provides the post holder the opportunity to develop a broad foundation in preparation before focusing on one clinical specialty orclinical area of practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Degree or Diploma - achieved or awaiting finalisation

Desirable

• Additional relevant qualifications

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of occupational therapy theoretical principles, models and occupational science

Desirable

• Knowledge of mental health and learning disabilities conditions and treatment principles

Range of interests/experience
Essential

• Delivery of a range of mental health focused assessments /interventions

Desirable

• Clinical or placement experience of mental health and/or learning disabilities

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Degree or Diploma - achieved or awaiting finalisation

Desirable

• Additional relevant qualifications

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of occupational therapy theoretical principles, models and occupational science

Desirable

• Knowledge of mental health and learning disabilities conditions and treatment principles

Range of interests/experience
Essential

• Delivery of a range of mental health focused assessments /interventions

Desirable

• Clinical or placement experience of mental health and/or learning disabilities

Skills Required