Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our Band 6 Rotation at ESNEFT. The role includes rotations through the following areas: Reactive Emergency Assessment Community Team (REACT), Blue Bird Lodge -Community Hospital, St Elizabeth Hospice, Ipswich Hospital inpatient wards: Trauma and Orthopaedics/Surgery, Medical/Oncology, Emergency Assessment Unit (EAU), Stroke, and Older Peoples' Services. This position can also be considered for those wishing to develop their skills from Band 5 to Band 6 level - Preceptorship must be completed. If you have any questions or queries about the role, please call and we will be happy to discuss these with you. Main duties of the job Deliver a high standard OT service in designated clinical areas. Manage a defined complex caseload under the management of the Team Leader, using evidence based, client centred principles to assess, plan and evaluate OT interventions, ensuring compliance with HCPC, RCOT, CQC and Trust clinical and quality standards. To ensure as far as is reasonably practical the safety of the patients in your care. To supervise and assist in the development of junior OTs, non-qualified staff and students on placement. To undertake audit of both clinical practice and processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness. To be flexible in working in a 7 day service with extended hours in specific settings. Participation in Band 6 OT rotation. About us We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients. We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients. If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you. Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?vGkPu7HphU8A Date posted 20 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 432-HR2231-24 Job locations Ipswich Hospital Ipswich IP4 5PD Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. Person Specification Experience Essential oExperience of multi-disciplinary working. oComprehensive range of complex caseload management. oExperience of facilitating discharges from the acute setting and/or managing a caseload of patients within the community setting. oExperience of moving and handling skills including hoisting. oExperience of supervision and professional/clinical development of staff. oExperience of working with therapy assistants/Health care assistants oIn-service training and reflective learning. oEvidence of continuing professional development. oPrioritisation of workload. Desirable oParticipation in project Leadership. oParticipation in audits. oParticipation in service development. Qualifications Essential oBSc / MSc Occupational Therapy oHCPC Registered Occupational Therapist oPractice Educator Course. Desirable oWheelchair assessor course. Person Specification Experience Essential oExperience of multi-disciplinary working. oComprehensive range of complex caseload management. oExperience of facilitating discharges from the acute setting and/or managing a caseload of patients within the community setting. oExperience of moving and handling skills including hoisting. oExperience of supervision and professional/clinical development of staff. oExperience of working with therapy assistants/Health care assistants oIn-service training and reflective learning. oEvidence of continuing professional development. oPrioritisation of workload. Desirable oParticipation in project Leadership. oParticipation in audits. oParticipation in service development. Qualifications Essential oBSc / MSc Occupational Therapy oHCPC Registered Occupational Therapist oPractice Educator Course. Desirable oWheelchair assessor course. 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. 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. 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 East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Ipswich Hospital Ipswich IP4 5PD Employer's website https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)