Job overview
Are you ready to develop the next phase of your career? We have an exciting vacancy for a Band 5 OT within St Andrew's Centre for Burns and Plastics . You will have opportunities to develop your knowledge and learn new skills within this specialist area.
We are looking for someone with excellent clinical and problem-solving skills to assess, treat and facilitate safe and timely discharge of patients. The ideal post holder will have experience of working in an acute hospital environment and a drive to learn and develop.
Main duties of the job
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.
Works as an autonomous Occupational Therapist, being aware of the needs of others within the team.
Supports and supervises other team members and students.
Liaises with health and social care professionals and other related statutory, private and voluntary organisations, providing written reports, recommendations and referrals when appropriate
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting 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.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration as Occupational Therapist
- Qualified or soon to qualify with Graduate Diploma or Degree in Occuptional Therapy
Desirable
- RCOT registered member
Kowledge and Experience
Essential
- Broad range of core OT placements as a student, with an understanding of the OT role in the acute hospital setting Experience of working within in a multi-disciplinary team in an acute hospital setting
- Experience in the application of the OT Process
Desirable
- Broad range of core OT placements as a student, with an understanding of the OT role in the acute hospital setting Experience of working within in a multi-disciplinary team in an acute hospital setting
- Experience of OT practice in the areas relevant to the rotation
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This advert is for Occupational Therapist with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Broomfield. It is listed as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £32,073 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.
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