Job requirements
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Essential
26 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
- Other
To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values
- Skills
Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
- Skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
- Skills
Able to prioritise own and others caseloads
- Skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Skills
Ability to advise and pass on skills /knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments.
- Skills
Ability to problem solve complex problems
- Skills
Ability to organise workshops, training sessions and presentations within the team and to other agencies.
- Knowledge
An awareness of NHS priorities
- Knowledge
Able to identify the needs and rights of people with disabilities and their carers, and the impact of disability on their lifestyles.
- Knowledge
Knowledge and capability in operation of range of Environmental Control and Assistive Technology equipment
- Knowledge
Knowledge of a range of long-term Neurological Conditions
- Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of specialist wheelchair and seating needs and pressure care for clients with complex disabilities
- Experience
Working in an Electronic Assistive Technology Team
- Experience
Working with patients/clients with Neurological Conditions
- Experience
Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience
- Experience
Supervision of other OT and clerical staff and students
- Experience
Evidence of working within a Multi-Disciplinary Team setting.
- Experience
Evidence of participation in service development programmes.
- Qualifications
NVQ level 3 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
- Qualifications
Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Qualifications
Registration with The Health Care and Professions Council
- Demonstration of Trust Values
We are kind
- Demonstration of Trust Values
We are respectful
- Demonstration of Trust Values
We work together with our communities
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of types of treatment programmes for people with a range of complex neurological conditions
- Knowledge
Knowledge of cognitive assessment and administration and interpretation of a variety of standardised assessments
- Experience
Use of OT and Multi-Disciplinary outcome measures and goal setting.
Job summary
Occupational Therapist Regional Environmental Control Service North East London NHS Foundation Trust We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our Regional Environmental Control Service team at Mayflower Community Hospital. This permanent, part-time role offers 22.5 hours per week and falls under Band 7, with a salary range of £49,397£56,515 (pro-rated for part-time hours)
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to provide highly specialised Occupational Therapy interventions to a diverse caseload in the community. You will play a pivotal role in supporting clients with severe and complex disabilities, as well as those with terminal illnesses, through the assessment, prescription, and provision of Environmental Control Systems. Your expertise will contribute to improving quality of life and promoting independence. Deliver highly specialised neurological Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions tailored to individual client needs, including handling skills, cognitive/perceptual evaluations, and patient-specific positioning. Assess, prescribe, and provide Environmental Control Systems to clients, including children, individuals with complex disabilities, and those with terminal illnesses. Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic, person-centred care and service delivery. Essential Skills and Qualifications Experience in prescribing highly specialised equipment and applying the Occupational Therapy process effectively. Evidence of supervising other Occupational Therapists, clerical staff, and students, as well as contributing to service development programmes.
About us
NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.
Details
- Date posted: 01 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 7
- Salary: £49,397 to £56,515 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: NDD-001787
- Job locations: Mayflower Community Hospital, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9SA, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
About North East London NHS Foundation Trust
At North East London NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to providing high-quality, inclusive care that makes a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and communities. Our values centre on collaboration, innovation, and respect, fostering a culture where everyone feels supported and empowered to grow. We are dedicated to creating an environment that champions diversity and equality, ensuring that every team member can thrive.
- Make a tangible impact by empowering clients to live more independently through innovative assistive technologies.
- Benefit from structured career development opportunities and a supportive team environment.
- Join an organisation that values inclusion, diversity, and professional growth, ensuring you can thrive both personally and professionally.
Our Values 2025 - 2030
Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are:
- We are kind.
- We are respectful.
- We work together with our communities.
These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.
Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period.
High Cost Area Supplement – Fringe (Basildon, Thurrock, Brentwood, Harlow and Dartford only) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £1,346 to a maximum of £2,270 p.a. pro rata for part time)
Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.
For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact:
Name: Sue Patterson
Job title: Senior Manager Havering Regional Services
Contact Number: 07946 343835
Email: sue.patterson@nhs.net
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This advert is for Occupational Therapist Regional Environmental with North East London NHS Foundation Trust in Ilford, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £49397.00 to £56515.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 11 Sep 2026.
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