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Occupational Therapist - Inpatients

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0RY

Salary

£39,959

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

9 September 2026

9 days left

Job description

Here at MSE, we are committed to providing a supportive environment for the development of Occupational Therapists. Our Southend Hospital department o...

The post is part of our Inpatient Team which offers the opportunity to work across a variety of inpatient areas commencing on the elderly / frailty wards.

The role involves the rapid assessment and management of patients presenting to the hospital to facilitate safe discharge as soon as possible with the provision of any necessary equipment and care recommendations.

You will demonstrate an ability to be flexible and thrive in a fast paced environment. You will be responsible for day to day management of the service delivery and manage a complex caseload with support from your band 7 team lead. You will gain experience in supervising staff and become an accredited practice placement educator.

You will possess strong leadership skills and the ability to engage others, with a proactive approach to service development. You will also demonstrate a strong commitment to a person centred approach in line with the Trust Values and Behaviours.

Together with the team leaders in our in-patient specialities, you will by supported the Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead and the Therapies Manager in the strategic and operational planning for the department.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being 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

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc in Occupational Therapy
  • HCPC registration
  • Evidence of CPD

Desirable

  • Clinical Educators Course

Experience

Essential

  • Varied experience at Band 5 level
  • Experience in an inpatient setting

Desirable

  • Experience supervising junior staff
  • Experience working with elderly / frail population
  • Experience working in an oncology unit
  • Experience working with surgical patients

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

26 August 2026

Last checked

28 August 2026

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About the employer

MAS
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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