A long-serving medium secure hospital in York requires a Occupational Therapy Practitioner Refe[...]

Jupiter Recruitment; York; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in the UK is seeking a committed Occupational Therapy Practitioner for a medium secure psychiatric hospital in York. The role involves managing a caseload, ensuring service user participation, and maintaining clinical documentation to high standards. Applicants must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with HCPC. The position offers competitive salary and generous benefits within a full-time commitment of 37.5 hours a week.

Benefits

Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Enhanced Maternity pay

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday Holiday

Online benefits and cash back rewards

Cycle to work scheme

SMART Pension option

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and registered with the HCPC is a must.
• Experience in a mental health setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete occupational therapy process with supervision.
• Manage designated workload and hold a caseload.
• Provide professional advice related to Occupational Therapy.

Skills

Clinical skills in assessment and intervention

Ability to organise time effectively

Clear understanding of Occupational therapy

Understanding of Adult and social learning theories

Build therapeutic relationships

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

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A long-serving medium secure hospital in York requires a Occupational Therapy Practitioner Reference ID: 3472dupDay ShiftsFull TimePermanent, York

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Client:

Jupiter Recruitment

Location:

York, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

835928787d36

Job Views:

3

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

A brilliant new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Occupational Therapist to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Stockton-on-the-Forest, York area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers

This is a medium secure psychiatric hospital, which cares for both mental illness and learning disability patients, which includes an Autistic Spectrum Disorder service and a female service

**To be considered for this position you must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy and registered with the HCPC**

As an Occupational Therapist your key responsibilities include:

· Complete the occupational therapy process with direct or indirect supervision

· Assume professional accountability and responsibility for a specific aspect of service delivery

· Implement practices that promote service users’ and carers’ rights and participation, in line with their choices, and support others to do so

· Hold a caseload and manage designated workload, identify priorities, manage time and resources effectively under supervision of a more senior Occupational Therapist

· Complete all necessary clinical documentation in accordance with the company and professional standards

· Be a source of professional advice relating to Occupational Therapy, to provide advice to individuals in our care, to carers and colleagues as appropriate

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

· Knowledge of the area of specialism; clinical skills in assessment and intervention

· Ability to organise time effectively, use own initiative and to work under pressure

· Clear understanding of Occupational therapy and occupational science

· Understanding of Adult and social learning theories

· Build therapeutic relationships with complex client group, staff, carers and relevant others

· Previous work experience within this specialism

The successful Occupational Therapist will receive an excellent salary of £28,407 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

· Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

· Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training

· Enhanced Maternity pay in line with NHS

· Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

· Birthday Holiday – Your Birthday as an extra day’s annual leave

· Online benefits and cash back rewards

· Cycle to work scheme

· Just drive scheme

· SMART Pension option

Reference ID: 3472

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to [emailprotected]