Job summary Are you ready to develop the next phase of your career? We have an exciting vacancy in our band 5 OT rotations. Rotations, depending on staffing levels and clinical need, are available in; medicine, elderly, emergency, stroke, critical care, St Andrews [Burns & Plastic] and opportunities to work with neurological patients. You will have excellent clinical and problem-solving skills to assess, treat and facilitate safe and timely discharge of patients and will be supervising and supporting junior staff and students. Experience of working in a similar acute hospital environment or community setting is desirable. The post holder will participate in our rostered weekend and public holiday service working approximately one weekend a month. Main duties of the job Undertakes comprehensive/ standardised Occupational Therapy assessments addressing occupational performance and skill deficits in the areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure. Manages and accepts clinical responsibility for a caseload of patients, demonstrating ability to prioritise and delegate work to assistants when appropriate. Works as an autonomous Occupational Therapist, being aware of the needs of others within the team. Liaises with health and social care professionals and other related statutory, private and voluntary organisations, providing written reports, recommendations and referrals when appropriate 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 11 March 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, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 390-CSS-BR-9548 Job locations Broomfield Court Road Chelmsford CM1 7ET Job description Job responsibilities For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please refer to the job description and personal specification attached. We look forward to your application Job description Job responsibilities For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please refer to the job description and personal specification attached. We look forward to your application Person Specification Skills and Experience Essential Completion of occupational therapy student placements Desirable Experience of MDT working Evidence of helping support students or junior staff Experience within specific acute hospital areas Relevant experience within a variety of service [ie., ortho, med, elderly, stroke] Experience of working as a band 5 OT Qualification Essential HCPC registration as Occupational Therapist Qualified or soon to qualify with Graduate Diploma or Degree in Occuptional Therapy Desirable RCOT registered member Person Specification Skills and Experience Essential Completion of occupational therapy student placements Desirable Experience of MDT working Evidence of helping support students or junior staff Experience within specific acute hospital areas Relevant experience within a variety of service [ie., ortho, med, elderly, stroke] Experience of working as a band 5 OT Qualification Essential HCPC registration as Occupational Therapist Qualified or soon to qualify with Graduate Diploma or Degree in Occuptional Therapy Desirable RCOT registered member 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 Broomfield Court Road Chelmsford CM1 7ET Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)