Occupational Therapist

Active Care Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Training & development

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension

Job summary

Active Care Group's Holybourne Hospital in Roehampton, London, is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to work within a multidisciplinary team, delivering comprehensive assessments, care planning and person-centred interventions for adults with complex mental health needs.

You will contribute to detoxification and CTO management, support families and MDT colleagues, and help train care staff while maintaining high-quality records and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• Experience in a mental health inpatient setting is advantageous.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering OT expertise for assessment, care planning and interventions.
• Assess, plan and implement person-centred therapeutic interventions to adults with complex needs.
• Support recovery and independence, including those detained under the Mental Health Act or under CTOs.
• Liaise with families, CPAs and MDT minutes; contribute to training of care staff and maintain high-quality records.
• Ensure safeguarding and uphold patients' human rights; contribute to management information across the hospital.

Skills

HCPC registration

MDT collaboration

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Come and join one of the UK’s largest providers in complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.Join our Team at Holybourne Hospital!Are you an Occupational Therapist looking for a supportive and dynamic work environment? Holybourne Hospital, part of the Active Care Group, is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist (Band 6) to join our multidisciplinary team.About the serviceHolybourne Hospital is a mental health hospital for adults of all genders with severe and complex mental health conditions. Based in Roehampton, London, we provide high quality intensive treatment in a clinically safe, caring, and secure environment for up to 37 patients across four specialist wards.This role offers you the opportunity to be part of that impactful work. As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll work in an inspiring and inclusive environment that promotes innovation, collaboration, and exceptional patient care. Join a team that values your skills and supports your professional growth while making a real difference in the lives of our patients. Apply now!What you'll be working:Our standard working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. However, we understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to better suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible.What you'll be doing:Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT), contributing occupational therapy expertise to ensure we deliver outstanding assessment, care planning and support for the young people in our care.Assess, plan, and implement person-centred therapeutic interventions.Empower individuals over the age of 18 to achieve recovery and independence, including those admitted informally or detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007).Provide care for individuals requiring detoxification from alcohol or drugs or those under a revoked Community Treatment Order (CTO).Contribute to the effective running of MDTs by performing key functions, such as liaising with families, CPAs, minute-taking etc.Assist with the training of care staff and others in the principles of occupational therapy, so that an understanding of occupational therapy underpins the work of the care teams.Keep records as required and contribute to the provision of high-quality management information across the hospital.Keep people safe from any harm and protect their human rights.What you'll have:HCPC registrationExperience of working within a mental health inpatient setting would be advantageousA collaborative approach to care deliveryExcellent communication and organisational skillsA passion for improving the lives of people with complex needsSuccessful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBSWe also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident employer.What to look forward to:25 days plus bank holidaysBirthday offJoin the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunitiesBenefits Hub giving discounts and savings on your weekly shopFree 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer adviceA salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pensionAccess to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticiansWe recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programmeEnhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefitsRefer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group Take a look around the company https://activecaregroup.co.uk/