Band 5 Occupational Therapist

2 days ago

Basildon SS NL, United Kingdom Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust EPUT Full time

Soon to be qualifying Occupational Therapist, or already registered? We have a great opportunity to join our Band 5 Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Occupational Therapy rotation,

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 practise 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 South Essex Community Adult Occupational Therapy Team which covers Brentwood, Basildon and Thurrock. This post will be mainly focused on the Basildon and Thurrock areas.

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.

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 with a focus on Basildon and Thurrock, 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.

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 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.

You will be part of the Trust wide Occupational Therapy service provision, which has a strong professional leadership. Offering Band 5 development forum, Trust wide preceptorship and direct professional supervision.

Please see the attached job description for more specific detail.

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