Regional Occupational Therapist

Elysium Healthcare; Borehamwood; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual car allowance £5,000

Mileage expenses paid

Birthday off

Career development and training

Blue Light Card discounts

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Elysium Healthcare is seeking a Regional Occupational Therapist to join our established Occupational Therapy team. The role offers autonomy to manage a workload across up to four specialist services within the Learning Disability and Autism division, with site visits and home working between visits.

You will deliver assessments, provide expert guidance, and contribute to service development while travelling regularly. A UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for the role.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Experience completing occupational therapy assessments and interventions.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
• Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions.
• Provide specialist OT advice, recommendations, and clinical guidance.
• Produce professional reports, assessments, and documentation.
• Complete risk assessments and develop protocols relating to equipment and therapeutic activities.
• Support service managers, multidisciplinary teams, and support staff with specialist occupational therapy input.
• Deliver training and education to staff teams to promote best practice.
• Recommend and advise on appropriate aids, adaptations, and physical healthcare interventions where required.
• Contribute to service development and the ongoing enhancement of occupational therapy provision.
• Manage your own workload and work autonomously across multiple services.

Skills

Independent working

Communication skills

Report writing

Clinical reasoning

Problem-solving

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Are you a motivated Occupational Therapist looking for a role that offers autonomy, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across specialist services?

We are seeking a Regional Occupational Therapist to join our established Regional Occupational Therapy team, supporting up to four specialist services within our Learning Disability and Autism division. Reporting to the Regional Lead Occupational Therapist, you will benefit from regular supervision, professional support, and opportunities to collaborate with fellow Occupational Therapists, while enjoying the autonomy to manage your own workload and shape Occupational Therapy provision across multiple sites.

This role combines the flexibility of home working, regional travel, and clinical leadership with the support of an experienced and collaborative professional team. This creates an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist who enjoys independent working but values strong professional support and teamwork.

This is a regional role covering services across Yorkshire & Humber, the Midlands, Nottinghamshire, and Lincolnshire.

Site allocation will be discussed and agreed based on the successful candidate's location, enabling a practical and sustainable travel arrangement. The role combines regular site visits with the flexibility of home working between visits.

What you will be doing

As a Regional Occupational Therapist, you will:

• Deliver high-quality Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions.
• Provide specialist OT advice, recommendations, and clinical guidance.
• Produce professional reports, assessments, and documentation.
• Complete risk assessments and develop protocols relating to equipment and therapeutic activities.
• Support service managers, multidisciplinary teams, and support staff with specialist occupational therapy input.
• Deliver training and education to staff teams to promote best practice.
• Recommend and advise on appropriate aids, adaptations, and physical healthcare interventions where required.
• Contribute to service development and the ongoing enhancement of occupational therapy provision.
• Manage your own workload and work autonomously across multiple services.

About the role

• Regional position covering up to four services.
• Requirement to travel regularly between services.
• Four site visits expected per week.
• Home working between visits.
• Flexible and autonomous working arrangement.
• Annual car allowance of £5,000.
• Mileage expenses paid.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

What you will bring

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Experience completing occupational therapy assessments and interventions.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
• Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• A passion for supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual salary of £31,000
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and 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, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free onsite parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure