Community Adult OT Development post Band 5

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 15 February 2026

To provide a high standard of Occupational Therapy (OT) and manage a caseload of patients with general / complex conditions, using evidence-based / client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.

The post holder will be expected to play an active role as a member of the Community OT Team and participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy.

The post holder will provide induction, supervision & support for relevant junior members of the team and students on practice placement.

The post holder will be proactive in addressing own continuing development need.

* The successful candidate will be required to undertake an internal interview after a period of 12
-18 months to progress to Band 6*

Clinical:

• To be responsible for delivery of Occupational Therapy within the area of general / complex medical conditions, prioritising clinical needs to provide an equitable and effective service.
• To plan and implement effective assessment and treatment programmes,
• To respond effectively to changing needs of the patient caseload, evaluating and modifying treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention

Communication

• To communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers and colleagues, demonstrating highly developed verbal and non-verbal skills to communicate often complex information, managing barriers to communication such as dysphasia, learning difficulties, cognitive or sensory difficulties.
• To provide advice and demonstration to clients and carers in the use of equipment and other techniques to optimise the client's functional ability, independence and safety
• To accurately record all activity data and maintain clinical records, in a timely manner via our electronic systems. This would include all patient and family/carer contacts as well as time spent on training and travel etc.

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• 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.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% 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.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share:
  Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Professional / Service Development

• To adhere to the HCPC and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
• To exercise good practice with time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.
• To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and key relationships and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to those needs.
• To facilitate and encourage the sharing of best practice and regularly evaluate clinical interventions, in line with local and national research & development.
• To apply specialist skills and knowledge, in order to establish professional competence and fitness to practice as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist.
• To engage actively in practice development, audit and research activities relevant to Occupational Therapy and / or the service area, to promote evidence-based practice.
• To be involved in the identification of service development needs and supporting the Service Manager in changes to service provision, as necessary.
• To work effectively as a member of the team, to support the planning and delivery of local & national…