Senior Occupational Therapist
CompanyNELFT NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Basildon, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypePart-time
Posted At4/5/2026
UK Visa Sponsorship Analytics
Occupation Type
Occupational therapists
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
Varies by national pay scale
Healthcare national pay scale applies
⚕️ Healthcare job - uses national pay scale
View healthcare pay scales →
View healthcare pay scales →
Above analytics are generated algorithmically based on job titles and may not always be the same as the company's job classification. You can also check detailed occupation eligibility, and salary criteria on our UK Visa Eligible Occupations & Salary Thresholds page.
Disclaimer: Hunt UK Visa Sponsors aggregates job listings from publicly available sources, such as search engines, to assist with your job hunting. We do not claim affiliation with NELFT NHS Foundation Trust. For the most up-to-date job details, please visit the official website by clicking "Apply Now."
Description
Job Overview
To manage a defined caseload of patients with complex needs, using evidence based practice, Occupational Therapy goals and patient centred principles.
Main duties of the job
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions while working as an autonomous practitioner, ensuring care remains patient-centred and evidence-based at all times. Work collaboratively within the Integrated Community Team, contributing to a strong multidisciplinary (MDT) approach to goal setting, care planning and service delivery. Provide leadership and support to junior staff, support workers and assistants through effective supervision, training and performance appraisal. Ensure a consistently high quality of service delivery, including the development and implementation of effective treatment and care plans, while contributing to the improvement of standards of care through the efficient and effective use of resources. Work in accordance with national and local guidance, including the NHS Improvement Plan, Supporting Patients with Long-Term Conditions, and the National Service Framework (NSF) for Older People.
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High Cost Area Supplement Fringe
To manage a defined caseload of patients with complex needs, using evidence based practice, Occupational Therapy goals and patient centred principles.
Main duties of the job
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions while working as an autonomous practitioner, ensuring care remains patient-centred and evidence-based at all times. Work collaboratively within the Integrated Community Team, contributing to a strong multidisciplinary (MDT) approach to goal setting, care planning and service delivery. Provide leadership and support to junior staff, support workers and assistants through effective supervision, training and performance appraisal. Ensure a consistently high quality of service delivery, including the development and implementation of effective treatment and care plans, while contributing to the improvement of standards of care through the efficient and effective use of resources. Work in accordance with national and local guidance, including the NHS Improvement Plan, Supporting Patients with Long-Term Conditions, and the National Service Framework (NSF) for Older People.
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High Cost Area Supplement Fringe
(Basildon, Thurrock, Brentwood, Harlow and Dartford only)
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £1,346 to a maximum of £2,270 p.a. pro rata for part time)
Working for Us
Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.
The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £1,346 to a maximum of £2,270 p.a. pro rata for part time)
Working for Us
Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.
The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.