Senior Occupational Therapist

• Undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and develop person-centred care plans.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions to support recovery and independence.
• Provide crisis assessment and treatment for service users in the community.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.
• Support hospital admission avoidance and facilitate early discharge where appropriate.
• Manage a defined caseload and coordinate care for service users.
• Assess and manage risk, ensuring safe and effective care delivery.
• Provide supervision, mentorship, and support to junior staff and students.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service audits and development.
• Promote recovery, social inclusion, and engagement in meaningful daily activities.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Essential

• At least 2 years post-qualification experience in mental health
• In-depth knowledge of working with people with mental health problems
• Knowledge of Safeguarding issues and child protection requirements/legislation and how these apply to the role
• In depth knowledge of wider policy and service issues relating to mental health and relevant legislation

Essential

• Experience of working closely and developing relationships with other agencies
• Ability to assess clinical situation quickly, use initiative and appropriate treatment intervention
• Ability to work under pressure and ability to contain and manage the stress of others and oneself
• Full Driving license and access to a car

Desirable

• Knowledge of occupational therapy models, including Sensory Integration and the Model of Creative Ability, and their application within mental health services.