Closing date: 28 July 2026

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 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
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.'

Details
Date posted: 14 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 a year
Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 390-CDO-BR-3902
Job locations: Broomfield, Court Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET, United Kingdom

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 UK occupational therapy student placements

Desirable

• 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).

Employer details
Employer name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Broomfield, Court Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Occupational Therapy Lead
Louise Panella-Howard
louise.panella2@nhs.net
03004433700