Innovative Mental Health OT – Secure Care, Essex

St Andrew's Healthcare; Basildon; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Essex Allowance

Free parking

27 days annual leave

Job summary

St Andrew’s is seeking a Qualified / Newly Qualified Occupational Therapist to join its Essex team in Basildon. The role involves delivering OT assessments and treatments within a secure setting, under the supervision of a multidisciplinary team.

It offers a salary from £30,989 to £37,210 per year, plus a £1,250 Essex Allowance, and full-time hours. The post supports CPD and professional development with access to in-house events, while contributing to patient care across inpatient and

Qualifications

• Experience working in a secure setting.
• Experience in mental health services.
• Knowledge of OT theories such as MOHO, occupational science, occupational diagnosis and sensory approaches.
• Experience using occupational assessment tools to support clinical reasoning and treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage a clinical caseload within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide OT assessments and individual/group treatments.
• Develop and implement OT interventions and treatment plans.
• Support CPD and contribute to training of OT students.

Skills

Occupational therapy

Risk assessment

Communication

MDT liaison

Education

Registered Occupational Therapist

Job description

St Andrew’s is seeking a Qualified / Newly Qualified Occupational Therapist to join its Essex team in Basildon. The role involves delivering OT assessments and treatments within a secure setting, under the supervision of a multidisciplinary team.

It offers a salary from £30,989 to £37,210 per year, plus a £1,250 Essex Allowance, and full-time hours. The post supports CPD and professional development with access to in-house events, while contributing to patient care across inpatient and