Job summary
- Main area
- Occupational Therapy
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover - contract end Date 1st Nov 2027)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 390-HC-CSS-BA-3810
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Basildon
- Town
- Basildon
- Salary
- £39,959 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/11/2026 23:59
Employer heading
(**) Specialist Stroke Occupational Therapist
Band 6
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
We are looking for Occupational Therapist who is keen to gain clinical experience within the field of Stroke as a Band 6 within a forward-thinking, supportive and friendly Adult Therapy Service.
This is a maternity cover post : Contract End Date 1st Nov 2027
Our ideal candidate will have a passion for OT and a desire to actively participate in all aspects of the role including working flexibly when required across the stroke team. You must be willing and able to lead on various elements of the work and training within this area of OT. You must be an effective team player with excellent communication and organizational skills and be able to demonstrate evidence of recent professional learning.
You will be able to access senior OT professional support and opportunities for clinical professional training and development.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Please note that this vacancy may close early due to number of applications
Main duties of the job
Working for our organisation
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Specialist Stroke 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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
- Relevant CPD and evidence of ongoing, continual professional development.
Desirable criteria
- Member of RCOT
- Clinical educators course
Experience
Essential criteria
- Post qualified experience working in a busy acute setting as a junior or senior occupational therapist
Desirable criteria
- Experience working stroke or neuro ward / unit
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Aarti Sharma
- Job title
- Stroke and Neuro Therapy Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03004430003
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