Occupational Therapist Maternity Cover

Elysium Healthcare Limited; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Occupational Therapist for a fixed-term role at Rhodes Wood Hospital in Hatfield, primarily supporting children with eating disorders. Key responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments and planning treatment programs. The position offers an annual salary of £30,000, a generous benefits package with annual leave, career development, and various health and wellbeing support options.

Benefits

33 days annual leave plus birthday off

Career development and training

Wellbeing support and activities

Life Assurance

Enhanced maternity package

Free/subsidised meals

24/7 GP service

Qualifications

• A Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• UK HCPC registration or evidence of application is necessary.
• Proven ability to research and implement projects effectively is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive OT assessments.
• Plan and review treatment programmes under supervision.
• Identify and action referrals to internal and external agencies.
• Support clinical pathway audits and evaluations.
• Maintain written and electronic records per standards.

Skills

Effective written communication

Effective verbal communication

Ability to research, plan, implement projects

Education

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

UK HCPC registration or applied for

Job description

Overview

Are you a recently Occupational Therapist looking to embark on a rewarding career, where you are supported in everything you do? Join Rhodes Wood Hospital in Hatfield and give your career the best start. You will be part of a specialist inpatient eating disorder service for children and young people aged 12 to 18, working alongside a dedicated team that provides specialist care designed to support women diagnosed with emerging or personality disorders. This fixed‑term role covers maternity leave.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive OT assessments.
• Planning and reviewing OT treatment programmes under supervision.
• Identifying and actioning referrals both in‑house and to external agencies.
• Supporting the planning, evaluation and audit of practices, clinical pathways and protocols at St Mary’s Hospital.
• Ensuring contemporaneous, written and electronic records and activity data are maintained following professional and service standards.

Qualifications

• A Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• A UK HCPC registration or applied for.
• Evidence of ability to research, plan, implement and evaluate a project for specific groups.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Annual base salary of £30,000.
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals.
• Access to the Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate and a wellbeing hub.
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work‑life balance.
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts.
• Life Assurance.
• Instant access to earned wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion.
• Enhanced maternity package.
• Pension contribution.
• Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking.