Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, interested in expanding their clinical skills and experience, to work within Mid Essex Community Mental Health provision for adults covering Chelmsford and Braintree and surrounding area.



While this is a Band 6 role we are happy to consider applications from experienced and motivated Band 5's who feel ready to take on the challenge of a Band 5-6 development post.



You will be working as part of a small, friendly and skilful Occupational therapy team to provide focused Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to clients through 1:1 and group work. The team has embraced creative ways of supporting client's individual recovery, using mediums including an allotment group and a walking group to support meaningful client engagement.



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 negotiable with the team working between the Gables in Braintree and the C&E Centre in Chelmsford.



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.



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.



EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;



Season Ticket Loans



NHS discounts for staff



Excellent Training facilities and opportunities



Buying and Selling annual leave scheme



The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas



Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work



Day One Flexible Employer



The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment



Join our Staff bank



What is Staff Bank?



Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.



All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.



If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.



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 Mid Essex area who are in receipt of care from secondary mental health services.