Discharge to Assess Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist

Closing date: 13 August 2026

Job summary
An exciting opportunity to work within a developing and expanding team has arisen. The Discharge to Assess (D2A) team is a team of Therapists who work with people within their homes on discharge from Hospital. This is to ensure patients needs are being met at home and provide an opportunity for more accurate assessment in their own homes, compared to the unfamiliar setting of an acute hospital

The Therapist (Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist) will need to work holistically within the MDT and utilise their profession specific skill-set to deliver high quality care and support the patient in their own home.

Experience of working in the acute or a community setting will be helpful. The role will involve working with multiple agencies, inside and outside of the hospital, to provide the best service for the people in our care.

MSE has a focus on developing the clinical and non-clinical skills of its staff both personally and professionally.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for undertaking assessment in the community for patients under the Discharge to Assess (D2A) pathway. Assessment to identify a patient's therapy needs and provide intervention to promote safety, independence and reduce the risk of re-admission or harm.

You will coordinate services by undertaking a person-centered assessment; developing, implementing and evaluating care plans, assessing equipment needs and potentially working on rehabilitation goals as service capacity allows.

Post holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures.

The team is a multi-skilled team and all staff will receive training to be multi-skilled to provide comprehensive assessments and treatment of patients.

The post holder will undertake the learning and the implementation of new specialist skills and knowledge to include some physiotherapy skills or Occupational therapy skills. This may also include assessing for and requesting health or social care packages . All these skills are competency led, and appropriate training will be provided where needed.

About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Details
Date posted: 30 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 a year
Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 390-CSS-BA-0038-A
Job locations: Basildon, Basildon, SS16 5NL, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you. For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. We look forward to your application.

Due to the nature of the role, candidates will be required to hold a valid UK driving licence and access to their own mode of transport as frequent travel is required for this role.

A full job description and person specification is attached.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• degree/diploma in OT or Physio
• HCPC registration

Experience
Essential

• variety of inpatient/community experience at band 5/6 level
• evidence of MDT working

Desirable

• community experience

Requirements
Essential

• Driving licence/able to travel within the communtiy

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Basildon, Basildon, SS16 5NL, United Kingdom
Employer's website:

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Head of Therapy- Discharge to Assess, Timothy Lee, View email address on meeveem.com, View phone number on meeveem.com