Job Overview
We currently have a Band 5 OT vacancy within our well-established Early Supported Discharge Stroke Team in South East Essex. This post forms part of our community band 5 OT rotation, and there will be the opportunity to rotate to other areas within EPUT Community Services including inpatient stroke/frailty rehabilitation, admission avoidance, and frailty virtual ward. If you are a newly qualified OT or an OT who is keen to work with stroke survivors and experience the breadth of Occupational Therapy roles within Community Health services, this could be the job for you. Community Health Services are changing and developing at a rapid rate, with a focus on admission avoidance, rehabilitation at home, and smooth and effective transition from Acute Hospital to home. Main duties of the job
Here in the community, we have time to spend with patients to achieve their goals and meet their needs in a holistic way. You will be part of a large and experienced Multidisciplinary team (MDT) working within people’s homes. You will be responsible for providing Occupational Therapy intervention to a designated client group. There is a robust support structure in place with Senior OTs, in-service training, peer supervision, and external CPD opportunities. You will have the opportunity to work within close-knit MDTs alongside Senior Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Nurses, and Rehabilitation Assistants. Working for our organisation
EPUT is looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn, and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including: Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options, and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment. Equal Opportunities Employer
Our Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of using mental health services. We also hold the Disability two tick symbol and have made the pledge to commit to employing more people with learning disabilities; we encourage people with a disability to apply. If you require this application form in another format i.e. Braille or audio tape etc., please contact the Recruitment Department on 01375 364513 or email epunft.recruitment.adverts@nhs.net and we can arrange for this to be dispatched to you. The Trust has the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date if they so wish. The Trust makes every attempt to contact all applicants, and we strongly advise that you check the email account which is registered with NHS Jobs regularly. We would advise, however, due to the high number of applications we receive that if you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes. Covid Vaccination
Although Covid vaccinations are no longer a mandatory requirement within the NHS, we continue to encourage and support the vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defense against Covid19. The safety of our staff and patients is a top priority for us at EPUT.
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We currently have a Band 5 OT vacancy within our well-established Early Supported Discharge Stroke Team in South East Essex. This post forms part of our community band 5 OT rotation, and there will be the opportunity to rotate to other areas within EPUT Community Services including inpatient stroke/frailty rehabilitation, admission avoidance, and frailty virtual ward. If you are a newly qualified OT or an OT who is keen to work with stroke survivors and experience the breadth of Occupational Therapy roles within Community Health services, this could be the job for you. Community Health Services are changing and developing at a rapid rate, with a focus on admission avoidance, rehabilitation at home, and smooth and effective transition from Acute Hospital to home. Main duties of the job
Here in the community, we have time to spend with patients to achieve their goals and meet their needs in a holistic way. You will be part of a large and experienced Multidisciplinary team (MDT) working within people’s homes. You will be responsible for providing Occupational Therapy intervention to a designated client group. There is a robust support structure in place with Senior OTs, in-service training, peer supervision, and external CPD opportunities. You will have the opportunity to work within close-knit MDTs alongside Senior Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Nurses, and Rehabilitation Assistants. Working for our organisation
EPUT is looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn, and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including: Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options, and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment. Equal Opportunities Employer
Our Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of using mental health services. We also hold the Disability two tick symbol and have made the pledge to commit to employing more people with learning disabilities; we encourage people with a disability to apply. If you require this application form in another format i.e. Braille or audio tape etc., please contact the Recruitment Department on 01375 364513 or email epunft.recruitment.adverts@nhs.net and we can arrange for this to be dispatched to you. The Trust has the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date if they so wish. The Trust makes every attempt to contact all applicants, and we strongly advise that you check the email account which is registered with NHS Jobs regularly. We would advise, however, due to the high number of applications we receive that if you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes. Covid Vaccination
Although Covid vaccinations are no longer a mandatory requirement within the NHS, we continue to encourage and support the vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defense against Covid19. The safety of our staff and patients is a top priority for us at EPUT.
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