Senior Occupational Therapist

Position: Senior Occupational Therapist (Permanent)
Are you an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist looking for an opportunity to grow and develop? If so, join St Marys Hospital a service for people with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI), progressive neurological conditions

You will be instrumental in promoting health and independence by delivering high quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions, along with providing clinical leadership, supervision, and consultation to the wider multidisciplinary team.

You will be key in demonstrating highly specialist expertise and specialist occupational therapy skills in areas such as occupational engagement, environmental adaption, development and maintenance of skills needed for meaningful participation.

You will also have experience in managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience, completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans.

At St Marys you will have the chance to develop specialist skills throughout your time with us. Your professional growth is important, which is why there are numerous career development opportunities to keep you learning and improving. You’ll also receive support from a regional network of healthcare professionals.

To start your career at St Marys and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like, apply today!

Your responsibilities as an Occupational Therapist will include:

Communicating effectively with a range of clinicians, managers, directors, associate directors, people who access services, carers/supporter/family members, stakeholders and agencies

Providing compassionate and effective leadership to junior staff including support staff and assistants

Ensuring the delivery of occupational therapy student placements

Supporting the completion of appraisals/personal development plans with junior staff

To be responsible for the development and implementation of appropriate policies, protocols and care pathways

To be a Successful Occupational Therapist you will need:

Occupational Therapy profession qualification

UK HCPC Registration

Extensive and relevant post qualification clinical experience with children and young people who have complex needs

Extensive experience of applying occupational frames of reference and approaches

Demonstrates evidence highly effective clinical reasoning skills

Highly specialist knowledge of relevant assessment and treatment models

Knowledge of how to work with neurodiverse individual

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

Annual base salary of £44,000

The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.

Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals

Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate;
Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!

Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance

Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts

Life Assurance, for added peace of mind

Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.

24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be

Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time

Pension contribution, to help secure your future

Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure