Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 13 April 2026
Job summary
Band 5 Occupational Therapist - Rotational Post
We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our rotational programme--an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified or early-career clinician wanting to build strong foundational skills across a range of acute specialities.
This role offers rich clinical experience across rotations at the Southend Hospital site, including respiratory, orthopaedics, admission avoidance, stroke, and our regional oncology unit. It is ideal for someone seeking a supportive, well-structured environment to begin or develop their Occupational Therapy career. Both full-time and part-time applicants are welcome.
Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, you will deliver evidence-based assessment and interventions, contributing to patient-centred discharge planning. You will be supported by senior occupational therapists and team leaders throughout each rotation, ensuring you gain confidence and competence in key areas of practice.
Rotation opportunities include:
Acute Stroke Unit & Stroke RehabilitationMedical Wards, including Pulmonary RehabilitationOncology WardsSurgery, including Amputee RehabilitationOrthopaedicsFrailty WardsA&E and Admission Avoidance ServiceInpatient Paediatric Service
If you are motivated, compassionate, and ready to grow within a friendly and supportive team, we encourage you to apply.
Main duties of the job
We support transition from student to therapist our Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist and Practice Development Occupational Therapist work closely with the band 5 therapists to provide a supportive environment for staff to develop during their rotations.
We also have highly skilled band 7 Occupational Therapists who are able to provide supportive rotations with regular supervision and teaching to support your development within each rotation. The successful candidate will be a Member of British Association of Occupational Therapy, registered with Health Professional Council and have a Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
The main responsibilities of the Band 5 Occupational Therapist
To work within the MDT as an autonomous practitionerTo manage a clinical caseloadTo provide OT specific assessment and interventionTo facilitate safe dischargeTo contribute to service development and support evidence based practiceTo communicate with key stakeholders to support safe and timely discharge of patientsTo prioritise and delegate in order to support the fast pace of the serviceTo provide timely and accurate communication with the MDTTo maintain accurate clinical records
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
30 March 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
Reference number
390-CSS-BR-0085
Job locations
Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff-on Sea
SS0 0RY
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff-on Sea
SS0 0RY
Employer's website
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