Occupational Therapist

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is seeking a qualified and experienced Occupational Therapist to join the adult inpatient and community teams. This role provides the opportunity to deliver high-quality occupational therapy for adults in acute and general medical settings, promoting independence, functional recovery, and safe discharge within a multidisciplinary environment.

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and provide evidence-based interventions for adult patients across inpatient and community settings.

• Support patients to develop independence in activities of daily living and functional mobility.

• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, patient-centred care and effective discharge planning.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of treatment plans, care pathways, and rehabilitation programmes.

• Provide guidance and support to junior staff, therapy assistants, and students.

• Participate in service evaluation, audit, and quality improvement initiatives to maintain and enhance occupational therapy standards.

Code:  U. 010006.B16724