Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist, interested in expanding their clinical skills and experience working within West Essex Community Mental Health provision for adults covering Harlow, Uttlesford and Epping Forest localities.
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 OT team sits within the wider multi-disciplinary team providing holistic support for clients with complex and enduring mental health needs requiring secondary level mental health care .
Main duties of the job
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 - facilitating groups 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 and across the Trust, and support in accessing relevant development opportunities.
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
05 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
37,338 to 44,962 a year per annum, plus 5% HCA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
364-A-9057
Job locations
Latton Bush Centre
Southern Way
Harlow
CM18 7BL
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 CMHT. They will deliver OT focused assessment, treatment and support to community dwelling adults within West Essex who are in receipt of care from secondary mental health services. The post holder will need to be able and willing to travel between community sites with West Essex . Job description
Job responsibilities
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 CMHT. They will deliver OT focused assessment, treatment and support to community dwelling adults within West Essex who are in receipt of care from secondary mental health services. The post holder will need to be able and willing to travel between community sites with West Essex .
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Registered with HCPC
• Completion of Preceptorship period and evidence of continuing professional and personal development.

Desirable

• Evidence of post qualification study

Additional Qualities
Essential

• Car driver - ability to travel across sites and boundaries to attend meetings etc

Skills/Experience
Essential

• Experience as a qualified occupational therapist in mental health
• Literate in IT/computer skills
• Experience in of working closely and developing relationships with medical nursing social care tertiary providers and clinical staff
• Ability to produce clear, coherent and accurate clinical reports including ability to complete required electronic data systems for a variety of audience

Desirable

• Experience of providing professional support/supervision and motivation of staff
• Fieldwork educator

Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Registered with HCPC
• Completion of Preceptorship period and evidence of continuing professional and personal development.

Desirable

• Evidence of post qualification study

Additional Qualities
Essential

• Car driver - ability to travel across sites and boundaries to attend meetings etc

Skills/Experience
Essential

• Experience as a qualified occupational therapist in mental health
• Literate in IT/computer skills
• Experience in of working closely and developing relationships with medical nursing social care tertiary providers and clinical staff
• Ability to produce clear, coherent and accurate clinical reports including ability to complete required electronic data systems for a variety of audience

Desirable

• Experience of providing professional support/supervision and motivation of staff
• Fieldwork educator