NHS Jobs

Senior Occupational Therapist

Chelmsford CM1 7LF

Key information

Pay
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
20 Oct 2026
Closing date
3 Nov 2026

About this role

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate occupational therapy interventions for older adult in-patients. Undertake specialist assessments and manage complex clinical cases. Develop individualised treatment plans and work collaboratively with patients, carers, and the multidisciplinary team. Liaise with community services, social care, housing providers, and other agencies to support discharge planning and continuity of care. Facilitate therapeutic interventions in both individual and group settings. Provide supervision, leadership, and operational support to junior staff, assistants, and students. Contribute to service development, clinical audit, research, and quality improvement initiatives. Maintain high standards of record keeping, governance, and professional practice.