Band 6 Occupational Therapist (Band 5 Development considered)

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, interested in expanding their clinical skills and experience, to  work within Mid Essex Community Mental Health provision for adults covering  Castlepoint, Rochford and Rayleigh, and the surrounding area.

While this is a Band 6 role we are happy to consider applications from experienced and motivated Band 5's who feel ready to take on the challenge of a  Band 5-6 development post.

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 teams providing holistic support for clients with complex and enduring mental health needs requiring secondary level mental health care .

The base for this role is in Rayleigh but there will be an expectation to travel to other EPUT and community sites within the area.

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 -  through group 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.

They will be supported to  access a range of  relevant development and training opportunities to enhance their practise.

Detailed job description and main 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 Community Mental Health Team.  They will deliver Occupational Therapy focused assessment, treatment and interventions to community dwelling adults within South Essex area who are in receipt of care from  secondary mental health services.