Occupational Therapist | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Southend University Hospital NHS Trust
Salary:	£32,073 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Chelmsford, CM1 7ET
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Aug 2026
Closing date:	13 Sept 2026

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Summary

Are you ready to develop the next phase of your career? We have an exciting vacancy for a Band 5 OT within St Andrew's Centre for Burns and Plastics . You will have opportunities to develop your knowledge and learn new skills within this specialist area.

We are looking for someone with excellent clinical and problem-solving skills to assess, treat and facilitate safe and timely discharge of patients. The ideal post holder will have experience of working in an acute hospital environment and a drive to learn and develop.

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.

Supports and supervises other team members and students.

Liaises with health and social care professionals and other related statutory, private and voluntary organisations, providing written reports, recommendations and referrals when appropriate

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.'

Are you looking for an exciting Occupational Therapist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

This advert closes on Monday 31 Aug 2026

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