Job Description
Following the previous role holders move to a new team, we look forward to welcoming an experienced Occupational Therapist who is able to join us , with an active interest in delivering therapeutic interventions within the community mental health setting, supporting the service users recovery.
There is a strong professional structure to support Occupational Therapists within the Trust. Within this structure there is support given towards personal and professional development through training and support structures.
You will be working as part of the South West Essex Occupational Therapy provision, working within the MDT delivering services principally to services users within the Basildon locality. You will be assessing the service users functional needs, establishing a care plan with them, and delivering therapeutic intervention (individually or in group format) aimed towards supporting their recovery, and managing your caseload.
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
The Trust offers relocation packages to support moving into the area (subject to conditions).
The post will suit a motivated, treatment focused Occupational Therapist, with experience of working with those with mental health difficulties. The post holder will need to be competent in the management of service users with a focus upon Occupational Therapy approaches and interventions that support recovery. You will need to work as part of the wider MDT but with the confidence to be able to practice autonomously.
Please see the attached job description for further details.