Job Description
Occupational Therapist – New Mental Health Unit
Rotherham
Salary: £40,000 – 45,000 DOE
Remit
Compass Associates is proud to be working with a specialist provider of inpatient mental health services, to recruit an Occupational Therapist for their new acute mental health service in Rotherham.
You’d be the sole Occupational Therapist for a small inpatient unit which will provide specialist care, treatment and support for adult females who are struggling with an acute but severe mental health episode. Patients will have a range of backgrounds including personality disorders, anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and histories of trauma. You will work closely with the wider MDT on site which includes a Consultant Psychiatrist, Clinical Psychologist, Social Worker, Activity Coordinator, Mental Health Nurses and Support Staff.
In addition to the 12 bedded hospital, once the service is up and running in mid-late 2025, there will also be a 5 bed step down service on site to provide a clear pathway for patients retuning to the community, once it’s safe and appropriate to do so. This will be an Occupational Therapy-led service which the successful candidate will lead on.
Essential criteria:
* Degree in Occupational Therapy
* HCPC registration
* Experience working in an inpatient mental health setting
Commutable from: Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, Doncaster, Wakefield, Huddersfield, Peak District, Worksop, Chesterfield, Mansfield, Gainsborough and surrounding towns.
Interview Process
Informal phone call followed by formal interview onsite/via Teams.
Contact details
If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Lynette Robb directly on 0161 509 0419. Alternatively email an updated CV to lrobb@compassltd.co.uk
Recommendations
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Compass Associates, established in 2009, is an award-winning, UK specialist Health and Social Care Recruitment Consultancy providing tailored, high quality recruitment solutions for all permanent assignments.