Occupational Therapist (Maternity Cover)

Elysium Healthcare Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in London seeks an Occupational Therapist for maternity cover from August 2025 to July 2026. The role involves managing a designated caseload, completing assessments, and planning therapeutic interventions. Candidates should have HPC registration, a BSc in Occupational Therapy, and experience with service users with forensic history. Benefits include a salary of £36,900, 33 days annual leave, professional development, and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Annual salary of £36,900

33 days annual leave

Career development and training

Wellbeing support

Life Assurance

24/7 GP service

Free/subsidised meals

Qualifications

• Current HPC registration and full BOAT membership.
• Minimum of 1 year post-qualification experience.
• Experience with service users with forensic history.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate a flexible program of OT groups and individual interventions.
• Plan and implement interventions and therapeutic activities.
• Communicate with families and support networks.

Skills

Knowledge of OT assessments

Experience managing caseloads

Teamwork

Communication with families

Education

BSc (Hons) or equivalent qualification

Job description

As an Occupational Therapist, join the supportive team at Bromley Road in London—a rehabilitation service for men and women with enduring mental health issues. You will work alongside the Occupational Therapy team as maternity cover from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026. You will have experience managing a designated caseload and be responsible for completing assessments, planning therapeutic sessions, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to service users care plans. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, you’ll receive support from a regional network of healthcare professionals and access to a variety of training courses to support your career goals.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate a flexible programme of OT groups and individual interventions.
• Plan and implement interventions and therapeutic activities.
• Evaluate outcomes aligned to care plans.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Deliver positive support and risk‑reduction strategies in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Provide opportunities for social inclusion and skill development for independent living.
• Communicate with families and support networks as part of a values‑led staff team.

Qualifications

• Current HPC registration and full BOAT membership with evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Knowledge and use of a range of OT assessments and outcome measures.
• Experience working within a similar setting.
• BSc (Hons) or equivalent occupational therapy qualification.
• Minimum of 1 year post‑qualification experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience with service users with forensic history or detained under the Mental Health Act 1983, amended 2007.
• All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Elysium Healthcare, part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network of over 86,000 employees, follows safer recruitment standards and is a Disability Confident employer committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. All staff understand their individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users.

Benefits

• Annual base salary of £36,900.
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional leave.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals.
• Access to the Rewards & Benefits platform Ely‑Vate.
• Wellbeing support and activities for a healthy work‑life balance.
• Access to Blue Light Card for exclusive offers and discounts.
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Stream instant access to earned wages and financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion.
• Enhanced Maternity Package.
• Pension contribution.
• Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking.