Occupational Therapist

Flexzo Ai; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join a supportive therapies team in Salisbury. This role involves delivering evidence-based occupational therapy to older adults, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and working autonomously in community settings. The ideal candidate must have a current HCPC registration and a strong interest in mental health conditions. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of service users through tailored interventions and support.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering occupational therapy to older adults.
• Interest in mental health conditions and dementia.
• Strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred, evidence-based assessments and interventions.
• Manage a varied caseload with strong clinical reasoning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies.
• Support service users in planning care and reviewing outcomes.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Time management

Evidence-based practice

Autonomy

Education

Current HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist

Job description

We are working in partnership with an NHS service to recruit a dedicated and motivated Occupational Therapist to join a supportive therapies discharge team.

This role offers the opportunity to work autonomously within community settings, supporting service users in their own homes to maximise independence, wellbeing, and recovery through evidence-based occupational therapy interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred, evidence-based occupational therapy assessments and interventions for older adults with mental health conditions.
• Manage and prioritise a varied caseload, using strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, liaising with internal colleagues and external agencies.
• Support service users to identify goals, plan care, and review outcomes, promoting independence and recovery.
• Work safely and autonomously within service users’ homes, adhering to risk management and lone-working policies.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with data protection requirements.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development (CPD) and reflective practice.
• Supervise occupational therapy students or junior staff once competencies are achieved.
• Current HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
• A clear interest in working with older adults with mental health conditions and/or dementia
• Knowledge and application of evidence-based practice
• Strong time management skills and ability to work independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of mental health policy and government strategies relating to older adults
• Understanding of medication used in older adult mental health care
• Confident use of IT systems and understanding of information governance

If you’re an Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to the lives of older adults, we’d love to hear from you.