Job summary We are looking for Occupational Therapists who are keen to gain clinical experience as a Band 5 within a forward thinking, supportive and friendly Adult Therapy Service. You will be part of a well led, dynamic and friendly team consisting of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy Assistants, who constantly strive for integrated working - optimizing patient care and team morale. The team works together to achieve both positive patient experiences and successful outcomes. If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today Main duties of the job To work with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to provide patient focused, evidence based care. To work as part of Integrated Team of therapists across a range of specialties, providing specialist assessment and evidence-based patient centered care. To provide support and supervision to students and non-qualified staff. We have an interesting and varied rotational programme which includes core and experience of specialist areas: Acute Medicine Front door & Frailty Respiratory Stroke Trauma and Elective Orthopaedics Surgery and Vascular (including Amputees About us Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us. We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 390-CSS-BA-9463 Job locations Basildon Nethermayne Basildon SS16 5NL Job description Job responsibilities For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include: 1. To contribute to the overall service development of the team, and support the development of service standards. 2. To take responsibility for your own clinical caseload, working alongside other members of the multi-disciplinary team, with in-direct supervision from a more senior OT. 3. Ensure compliance with the Trusts health and safety and risk management policies and procedures; establish and maintain safe systems of work within the department or area you work. You have a duty to maintain the health, safety and welfare of staff, patients or other third parties visiting your department or general areas of the Trust. 4. Comply with the Trusts Infection Control Policies, in order to prevent and/or control the spread of infection throughout the Trust and wider healthcare community. Job description Job responsibilities For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include: 1. To contribute to the overall service development of the team, and support the development of service standards. 2. To take responsibility for your own clinical caseload, working alongside other members of the multi-disciplinary team, with in-direct supervision from a more senior OT. 3. Ensure compliance with the Trusts health and safety and risk management policies and procedures; establish and maintain safe systems of work within the department or area you work. You have a duty to maintain the health, safety and welfare of staff, patients or other third parties visiting your department or general areas of the Trust. 4. Comply with the Trusts Infection Control Policies, in order to prevent and/or control the spread of infection throughout the Trust and wider healthcare community. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy or In final stage of studying for degree Professional Registration Essential HCPC registration Experience Essential Varied work or placement experience within health or social care setting Desirable Experience of working or OT placements in the NHS or social care setting(s) Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy or In final stage of studying for degree Professional Registration Essential HCPC registration Experience Essential Varied work or placement experience within health or social care setting Desirable Experience of working or OT placements in the NHS or social care setting(s) Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Basildon Nethermayne Basildon SS16 5NL Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)