Specialist Occupational Therapist | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date27 February 2026

Closing date29/03/2026 12:24:16

Salary£38,682 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

LocationChelmsford, CM1 7ET

CompanySouthend University Hospital NHS Trust

Job typePermanent

HoursPart Time

Reference17953438

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Are you ready to develop the next phase of your career and wanting to develop your career and take on more responsibility? Due to the current post holders relocation we have an exciting vacancy in our band 6 OT team.

You will have excellent clinical and problem solving skills to assess, treat and facilitate safe and timely discharge of patients and will be supervising and supporting junior staff and students. Experience of working in a similar acute hospital environment or community setting is essential.

You will participate in our rostered weekend and public holiday service working approximately one weekend a month.
• Undertakes comprehensive/ standardised Occupational Therapy assessments addressing occupational performance and skill deficits in the areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure.
• Manages and accepts clinical responsibility for a caseload of patients, demonstrating ability to prioritise and delegate work to assistants when appropriate.
• Degree or equivalent diploma in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registered
• Works as an autonomous Occupational Therapist, being aware of the needs of others within the team.
• Undertakes assessments of patient’s home environment and social situation to advise and implement provision of equipment and adaptations to gain maximal independence.
• Liaises with health and social care professionals and other related statutory, private and voluntary organisations, providing written reports, recommendations and referrals when appropriate

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.'

Are you looking for an exciting Specialist Occupational Therapist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.


This advert closes on Friday 13 Mar 2026

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