Perinatal Occupational Therapist
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Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Perinatal Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 22 September 2026
Job summary
Perinatal Occupational Therapist Band 6 - £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata (plus 5% HCA) 30 hours per week - The Derwent Centre, Harlow
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Occupational Therapist to join our small Occupational Therapy team, within the Essex Perinatal Mental Health Service. The post holder will work closely as part as multidisciplinary team within our North West Essex hub, contributing to the care and support of mothers experiencing mental health difficulties within the perinatal period.
Main duties of the job
You will be clinically responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality Occupational Therapy while working collaboratively within the wider MDT.
You will manage a caseload of women in the perinatal period with complex, severe and enduring mental health needs, providing Occupational Therapy interventions which support and promote improved mental and physical health for mothers, their babies and wider family.
You will actively liaise with and work alongside external partner services such as Primary Care, Maternity services, Health Visiting, Adult and Children's Social Care and Community Mental Health Services.
As an autonomous therapist, you will manage your own caseload and exercise professional judgment without direct supervision. You will also be expected to maintain and develop your professional competence in line with HCPC regulations and the standards of practice set by the Trust.
About us
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.
Benefits
- 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 (terms and conditions apply)
- 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.
Details
Date posted
08 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata for part time, plus 5% HCA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
364-B-89-C
Job locations
The Derwent Centre, Princess Alexandra Hospital
Hamstel Road
Harlow
CM20 1QX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To apply highly specialist OT clinical knowledge in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of women in the perinatal period. Applying an understanding of the effects of multiple, enduring and complex mental health needs on Occupational Performance within a parenting role.
To hold a caseload of women in the Perinatal period who have identified areas of difficulty in relation to function and Occupational Performance and to work collaboratively with Perinatal Practitioners, Psychology, Perinatal Social Workers, Support Workers, Nursery Nurse and Psychiatrists when required.
To conduct both single handed and joint high quality mental health assessments as required to identify mental health needs for people referred to the Perinatal Mental Health Service.
To ensure risks are effectively managed and interventions are effectively prioritised.
To ensure the monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of Occupational Therapy interventions, and agreed mental health and parent-infant interventions against clear aims.
To ensure care plans are developed in partnership with service users and that they reflect personal recovery goals focused on improving Occupational Performance. These should be strength-based and oriented towards reinforcing a positive identity and developing valued social roles.
To facilitate smooth transitions for service users between primary and secondary care services where required. Establishing links and working in collaboration with partner agencies in order to contribute and manage aspects of an individuals care plan.
Person Specification
Essential
HCPC Registration
OT BSc/MSc Degree
Car driver with full access to vehicle
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
At least 2 years post qualified
Safeguarding experience in both adult and children
Desirable
Experience of working in the community
Experience of Working with those with Mental Health needs
Experience of Working in Perinatal Mental Health Services
Experience of supervising OT students
Experience setting up and running OT groups
Job description
Job responsibilities
To apply highly specialist OT clinical knowledge in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of women in the perinatal period. Applying an understanding of the effects of multiple, enduring and complex mental health needs on Occupational Performance within a parenting role.
To hold a caseload of women in the Perinatal period who have identified areas of difficulty in relation to function and Occupational Performance and to work collaboratively with Perinatal Practitioners, Psychology, Perinatal Social Workers, Support Workers, Nursery Nurse and Psychiatrists when required.
To conduct both single handed and joint high quality mental health assessments as required to identify mental health needs for people referred to the Perinatal Mental Health Service.
To ensure risks are effectively managed and interventions are effectively prioritised.
To ensure the monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of Occupational Therapy interventions, and agreed mental health and parent-infant interventions against clear aims.
To ensure care plans are developed in partnership with service users and that they reflect personal recovery goals focused on improving Occupational Performance. These should be strength-based and oriented towards reinforcing a positive identity and developing valued social roles.
To facilitate smooth transitions for service users between primary and secondary care services where required. Establishing links and working in collaboration with partner agencies in order to contribute and manage aspects of an individuals care plan.
Person Specification
Essential
HCPC Registration
OT BSc/MSc Degree
Car driver with full access to vehicle
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
At least 2 years post qualified
Safeguarding experience in both adult and children
Desirable
Experience of working in the community
Experience of Working with those with Mental Health needs
Experience of Working in Perinatal Mental Health Services
Experience of supervising OT students
Experience setting up and running OT groups
Person Specification
Qualifications & Professional Registration
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- OT BSc/MSc Degree
Skills & Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years post qualification experience.
- Safeguarding experience in both adult and children
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community
- Experience of Working with those with Mental Health needs
- Experience of Working in Perinatal Mental Health Services
- Experience of supervising OT students
- Experience setting up and running OT groups
Qualifications & Professional Registration
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- OT BSc/MSc Degree
Skills & Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years post qualification experience.
- Safeguarding experience in both adult and children
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community
- Experience of Working with those with Mental Health needs
- Experience of Working in Perinatal Mental Health Services
- Experience of supervising OT students
- Experience setting up and running OT groups
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Derwent Centre, Princess Alexandra Hospital
Hamstel Road
Harlow
CM20 1QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Derwent Centre, Princess Alexandra Hospital
Hamstel Road
Harlow
CM20 1QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Perinatal Clinical Lead - Occupational Therapy
Sarah Hulse
Details
Date posted
08 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata for part time, plus 5% HCA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
364-B-89-C
Job locations
The Derwent Centre, Princess Alexandra Hospital
Hamstel Road
Harlow
CM20 1QX
United Kingdom
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