Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job summary

If you are interested in working with those with mental health, if you are looking towards a potential change in career direction, if you enjoy working as part of a team, but are able to use your initiative, then this could be the role for you.

We are looking for a well motivated with good people skills individual, who is keen to learn and be part of the wider community mental health Occupational Therapy team.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be part of the Community Mental Health Occupational Therapy team that work alongside the wider team of Rayleigh locality mental health team. The post holder will be guided by senior team members in all aspects supporting the delivery of specific treatment interventions to those within the service on either an individual or group basis.

As part of the team you will have the opportunity to learn about specific approaches and management of certain conditions, and you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge.

About us

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares 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

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.