About this role
Job summary Are you an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist looking for an opportunity to grow and develop? If so, join Farmfield Hospital, a low and medium secure service for male patients who have been detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and who benefit from extended treatment and rehabilitation. This is a full time positon and flexible working could be considered. You will be instrumental in promoting health and independence by delivering high quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions, along with providing clinical leadership, supervision, and consultation to the wider multidisciplinary team. You will be key in demonstrating highly specialist expertise and specialist occupational therapy skills in areas such as occupational engagement, environmental adaption, development and maintenance of skills needed for meaningful participation. You will also have experience in managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience, completing assessments, planning, implement
Main duties of the job As a Senior Occupational Therapist at Farmfield Hospital, you'll work in a secure environment with male patients detained under the Mental Health Act. Your role encompasses delivering high-quality assessments, interventions, and clinical leadership. You'll demonstrate specialist skills in occupational engagement and environmental adaptation. Key duties include managing caseloads, planning interventions, and fostering effective communication with patients, colleagues, and external professionals. You'll assume a leadership role within the OT team in the lead's absence and ensure junior staff's management and supervision. Participation in CPAs, risk assessments, and service development is expected, aligning clinical practice with Elysium policies, statutory regulations, and quality standards to enhance healthcare delivery.
About us Elysium Healthcare operates with over 8,000 staff across a network of more than 90 services in England and Wales. Their focus spans mental health, neurological conditions, learning disabilities, autism, children, and education. Being part of the global Ramsay Health Care group, Elysium extends its reach to over 10 countries, employing more than 86,000 people. They prioritize inclusive recruitment and are committed to safeguarding service user welfare. Elysium implements policies for staff growth, ensuring access to diverse career opportunities within their extensive healthcare network.
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist looking for an opportunity to grow and develop? If so, join Farmfield Hospital, a low and medium secure service for male patients who have been detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and who benefit from extended treatment and rehabilitation. This is a full time positon and flexible working could be considered.
You will be instrumental in promoting health and independence by delivering high quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions, along with providing clinical leadership, supervision, and consultation to the wider multidisciplinary team.
You will be key in demonstrating highly specialist expertise and specialist occupational therapy skills in areas such as occupational engagement, environmental adaption, development and maintenance of skills needed for meaningful participation.
You will also have experience in managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience, completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans.
At Farmfield Hospital you will have the chance to develop specialist skills throughout your time with us. Your professional growth is important, which is why there are numerous career development opportunities to keep you learning and improving. You’ll also receive support from a regional network of healthcare professionals.
To start your career at Farmfield Hospitaland experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like, apply today!
Your responsibilities as an Occupational Therapist will include:
Receive and respond promptly to new admissions, undertaking assessments to identify and prioritise patient needs.The OT team follow (MOHO) The Model of Human Occupation. Plan, deliver and evaluate evidence-based interventions.These will provide patients with the confidence, skills and coping strategies to function in everyday life. Contribute to risk assessments, formulations, attend ward rounds and CPA meetings and provide feedback on patients’ engagement in Occupational Therapy and achievement of goals. Develop close working relationships with clinical colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring clinical practice is in line with Elysium policies and procedures and complies with statutory regulations and quality standards. Maintain effective communication links with patients, relatives, carers and external professionals throughout a patient’s rehabilitation journey. Ensure accurate and contemporaneous electronic records and maintained. Take a lead within the Occupational Therapy team in the absence of the lead. Ensure the effective management and supervision of more junior staff. Contribute to service evaluation and development. To be a Successful Occupational Therapist you will need:
An Occupational Therapy profession qualification UK HCPC registration Extensive and relevant post qualification clinical experience within an adult service Extensive experience of applying occupational frames of reference and approaches Demonstrates evidence highly effective clinical reasoning skills Highly specialist knowledge of relevant assessment and treatment models 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 base salary of £40,508 - £46,500 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/subsidised meals and onsite/local free 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 90 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
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
To be a successful Occupational Therapist, you need an Occupational Therapy qualification, UK HCPC registration, extensive post-qualification clinical experience in adult services, and a thorough understanding of occupational therapy frameworks and clinical reasoning skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Elysium Healthcare
Address Elysium Healthcare
Charlwood
RH6 0BN
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)