This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) at EPUT. The post is based at St Aubyn''s Centre in Colchester (Longview and Larkwood wards) and Rochford Hospital (Poplar Ward), near Southend on Sea. The role involves supporting the delivery of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions, and assisting band 5 Occupational Therapists, Apprentices, and Activity Coordinators.

We provide an integrated service with a holistic assessment of the psychological, social, and physical needs of each referred young person. Assessments are conducted for all young people to determine further inpatient treatment or discharge to appropriate care providers. Our approach emphasizes teamwork and collaborative care planning, with input from:

Ward Doctors

Consultant Psychiatrist

Nurses

Support Workers

Psychologists

Family Therapists

Educational Staff

Main Duties:

Conduct occupational therapy assessments addressing performance and skill deficits related to self-maintenance, productivity, and leisure.

Utilize specialist assessments for complex cases.

Decide on appropriate treatment interventions.

Plan and communicate treatment strategies, involving patients and carers.

Share care plans with multidisciplinary team members and partner agencies.

Perform manual handling assessments and inform relevant professionals and carers.

Collaborate to modify environments to support patient empowerment and functional performance.

EPUT offers a range of benefits and development opportunities, including:

Season Ticket Loans

NHS staff discounts

Training facilities and opportunities

Buying and Selling annual leave scheme

Options to work bank shifts and broaden experience

Salary Sacrifice schemes (lease cars, Cycle to Work)

Day One Flexible Employer

We support flexible working arrangements; applicants are encouraged to discuss options with the recruiting manager. New starters can apply for flexible working requests from day one. Join our Staff Bank, managed by the trust, which offers shifts to both clinical and non-clinical staff to ensure continuous, safe, and effective care. All permanent staff are enrolled in the staff bank, with the option to work additional shifts if desired.

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