Job summary
- Main area
- Occupational Therapy
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (maternity cover - Contract end Date 31/08/2026)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 390-CSS-BA-9897
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Basildon
- Town
- basildon
- Salary
- £38,682 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
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 Orthopaedics as a Band 6 within a forward-thinking, supportive and friendly Adult Therapy Service.
This is a maternity cover post : Contract End Date 31st August 2026
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 orthopaedic 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
Support Occupational Therapy provision on the Orthopaedic wards.
Assessment of orthopaedic patients to facilitate safe discharge home, this will be both elective as well as trauma patients.
Cross cover to wards as required
You will provide specialist assessment and management skills of an Occupational Therapist, working with other members of the MDT to provide evidence-based patient centered care. You will provide leadership and supervision to junior staff, students and non qualified staff.
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 Senior 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
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- strong knowledge of orthopaedic conditions
Desirable criteria
- basic understanding of orthopaedic conditions
Experience
Essential criteria
- worked on an orthopaedic ward elective / trauma
Desirable criteria
- worked on acute ward
leadership
Desirable criteria
- evidence of leadership skills
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
- Caroline Leonard
- Job title
- Therapy Lead for Surgery
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01268593565
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