Job Description

Soon to be qualifying Occupational Therapist, or already registered? We have an exciting opportunity to join the Mid Essex Community Mental Health Occupational Therapy team.



We are looking for a passionate and motivated Occupational therapist with an interest in working with those with serious mental health conditions and developing their practise in a friendly and supportive team environment.



The post is based at the Gables (Braintree) and the post holder will be part of the the Mid Essex Community Mental Health OT Team.



The OT team serves the Specialist Mental Health Teams in secondary care based at The Gables (Braintree) and the C&E Centre (Chelmsford) and supports community dwelling adults with serious mental illness who require a higher level of mental health support than can be provided at primary care (GP) level.



We work with individuals who are experiencing occupational deprivation and reduced functioning due to their mental health difficulties. Presentations seen include, but not restricted to: Anxiety, Bi-Polar Disorder, Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder, Depression, and Schizophrenia.



Working as part of the Occupational Therapy team alongside the wider multidisciplinary locality mental health team, you will be responsible for supporting the individual to identify how their current mental health challenges impact upon their daily functioning, help identify their individual strengths, needs and goals, and establish appropriate treatment interventions to support them within their rehabilitation.



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.



You will be part of a small, skilled and supportive OT team that delivers a variety of therapeutic interventions, aimed towards helping individuals manage their mental health and support them through their recovery journey.



You will be part of the Trust wide Occupational Therapy service provision, which has a strong professional leadership. Offering a Band 5 development forum, Trust wide preceptorship and direct professional supervision and management; and a wide selection of in house and external developmental opportunities



Please see the attached job description for further detail.