NHS

Band 6 Occupational Therapist


Pay37,338.00 - 44,962.00 / year
LocationHarlow/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: C9364-25-0616?language=en&page=1130&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      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

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Additional information

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Latton Bush Centre

      Southern Way

      Harlow

      CM18 7BL


      Employer's website

      https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Latton Bush Centre

      Southern Way

      Harlow

      CM18 7BL


      Employer's website

      https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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