Job summary We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Occupational Therapist with substantial post graduate experience to join our established Elderly care team. The post is a part time role role working with an inpatient caseload of complex presentation as well as having a responsibility for the mentorship of our Occupational therapy apprentices and the band 5 occupational therapist preceptorship across the inpatient service. This is a great opportunity for an experienced band 6 or current band 7 Occupational therapist, with an interest in developing specialist skills in the elderly care setting. The successful candidate with have the opportunity to experience a wide range of complex conditions to enhance clinical experience within acute medicine specialties. The team provide support to the 3 elderly care wards and provide support to the front door admission avoidance team. You will manage the clinical caseload demonstrating advanced clinical reasoning to assess and formulate intervention and treatment plans, whilst providing clinical supervision and support to Band 5 and 6 Occupational therapists on the team. The multidisciplinary team at Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is strong and supportive. The team work in an integrated manner with their physiotherapy colleagues and have positive relationships with the consultants on the unit allowing accurate and effective assessment, treatment and discharge planning of patients. Main duties of the job As an occupational therapist at our organisation you will have access to our Clinical Lead Occupational therapist in addition to having access to our established in-service training program and support with CPD activities. The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership and specialist occupational therapy supporting our home 1st discharge to assess philosophies. You will manage a clinical caseload, completing assessments, treatment sessions and discharge planning. You will take on joint operational responsibilities with a fellow Band 7 Physiotherapist for the whole team on a daily basis. You will offer clinical supervision and support to B5 and B6 therapists and therapy assistants. You will be supported by an 8a Therapy Team Lead. Good time management and complex discharge planning skills are essential to this post, as well as excellent organisational skills, a flexible approach and an ability to problem solve. It is a fast paced environment, where knowledge of thorough and complex assessments is needed. Discharge is supported via our local Discharge to Assess team. The department is a 7 day working service and this post would be included in that with rest days in the following week. This is underpinned by a competency framework. 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 07 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum Pro Rata for Part Time Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 390-CSS-SO-9540 Job locations Southend University Hospital Prittlewell Chase Westcliff on Sea SS0 0RY Job description Job responsibilities For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include: Responsible for supporting changes in practice, based on evidence, research, audit findings and best practice, which improve and impact positively on patient outcomes and key performance indicators. Working clinically alongside registered and non-registered staff promoting and delivering evidenced based practice. Contributing to and implementing policies to ensure we have a highly skilled and competent workforce. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of education, training and development across the hospital. Work with the lead OT to drive developments in OT practice to improve patient care and patient experience and retention of staff To plan, coordinate and evaluate the Occupational Therapy Service provided on a day-to-day basis. To undertake/lead evidence-based audit and research projects to develop and enhance personal and teams clinical practice within their area; to make recommendations to Clinical Lead/Head of Service for changes to practice by the team; to implement specific changes to practice; to write and/or contribute to service protocols. Work as an autonomous Occupational Therapist, being aware of the needs of others within the team. Supervise, teach and evaluate junior and senior staff, assistants and students. Ensure that Occupational Therapy treatment is based on theoretical knowledge and clinical reasoning skills are used to justify intervention and support own practice in routine situations. Job description Job responsibilities For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include: Responsible for supporting changes in practice, based on evidence, research, audit findings and best practice, which improve and impact positively on patient outcomes and key performance indicators. Working clinically alongside registered and non-registered staff promoting and delivering evidenced based practice. Contributing to and implementing policies to ensure we have a highly skilled and competent workforce. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of education, training and development across the hospital. Work with the lead OT to drive developments in OT practice to improve patient care and patient experience and retention of staff To plan, coordinate and evaluate the Occupational Therapy Service provided on a day-to-day basis. To undertake/lead evidence-based audit and research projects to develop and enhance personal and teams clinical practice within their area; to make recommendations to Clinical Lead/Head of Service for changes to practice by the team; to implement specific changes to practice; to write and/or contribute to service protocols. Work as an autonomous Occupational Therapist, being aware of the needs of others within the team. Supervise, teach and evaluate junior and senior staff, assistants and students. Ensure that Occupational Therapy treatment is based on theoretical knowledge and clinical reasoning skills are used to justify intervention and support own practice in routine situations. Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC registration as Occupational Therapist Graduate Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy Extensive experience of working an inpatient caseload Experience Essential Experience with mentoring, and supervising junior staff Experience of working as a band 6 OT Experience performing cognitive assessments Desirable Experience of MDT working Evidence of leading teaching / training sessions Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC registration as Occupational Therapist Graduate Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy Extensive experience of working an inpatient caseload Experience Essential Experience with mentoring, and supervising junior staff Experience of working as a band 6 OT Experience performing cognitive assessments Desirable Experience of MDT working Evidence of leading teaching / training sessions 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 Southend University Hospital Prittlewell Chase Westcliff on Sea SS0 0RY Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)