Job summary An opportunity to join Thornford Park Hospital as a Senior Occupational Therapist. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions, providing clinical leadership, supervision, and consultation to the multidisciplinary team. The role offers a chance to develop specialist skills and grow professionally in a supportive environment. Main duties of the job As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will be instrumental in promoting health and independence for patients. You will demonstrate highly specialist expertise and occupational therapy skills in areas such as occupational engagement, environmental adaptation, and development/maintenance of skills needed for meaningful participation. You will manage a designated caseload, completing assessments, planning and implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes. The role also involves providing compassionate and effective leadership to junior staff, ensuring the delivery of occupational therapy student placements, and supporting the completion of appraisals and personal development plans. About us Elysium Healthcare is an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees. They operate a network of over 90 services across England and Wales, covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, providing opportunities for growth and development. Date posted 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £41,108 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 1248904525 Job locations Elysium Healthcare Thatcham RG19 8ET Job description Job responsibilities Are you an experienced and motivated Senior Occupational Therapist looking for an opportunity to grow and develop? If so, join Thornford Park Hospital which is a combination of medium secure and low secure units and rehabilitation flats 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 Thornford Park 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 Thornford Park and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like, apply today Your responsibilities as an Occupational Therapist will include: Communicating effectively with a range of clinicians, managers, directors, associate directors, people who access services, carers/supporter/family members, stakeholders and agencies Providing compassionate and effective leadership to junior staff including support staff and assistants Ensuring the delivery of occupational therapy student placements Supporting the completion of appraisals/personal development plans with junior staff To be responsible for the development and implementation of appropriate policies, protocols and care pathways To be a Successful Occupational Therapist you will need: Occupational Therapy profession qualification Extensive and relevant post qualification clinical experience with adults who have complex needs 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 Knowledge of how to work with vulnerable individuals with LD&A and mental illness What you will get: Annual salary of £41,108 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off Free meals and parking Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals. Pension contribution to secure your future. Life Assurance for added peace of mind. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time. There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more. Where you will be working: Location: Thornford Park, Crookham Hill, Thatcham,Berkshire, RG19 8ET You will work at Thornford Park which is a combination of medium secure and low secure units and rehabilitation flats. The service provides a seamless internal care pathway supporting and empowering patients in their recovery and rehabilitation.You will work alongside the multidisciplinary to provide personalised assessment and treatment programmes for males with mental illness/ complex care needs as well as those with personality disorder. Service users may have histories of offending and/or may have failed in previous placements. About your next employer: You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with 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. Job description Job responsibilities Are you an experienced and motivated Senior Occupational Therapist looking for an opportunity to grow and develop? If so, join Thornford Park Hospital which is a combination of medium secure and low secure units and rehabilitation flats 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 Thornford Park 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 Thornford Park and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like, apply today Your responsibilities as an Occupational Therapist will include: Communicating effectively with a range of clinicians, managers, directors, associate directors, people who access services, carers/supporter/family members, stakeholders and agencies Providing compassionate and effective leadership to junior staff including support staff and assistants Ensuring the delivery of occupational therapy student placements Supporting the completion of appraisals/personal development plans with junior staff To be responsible for the development and implementation of appropriate policies, protocols and care pathways To be a Successful Occupational Therapist you will need: Occupational Therapy profession qualification Extensive and relevant post qualification clinical experience with adults who have complex needs 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 Knowledge of how to work with vulnerable individuals with LD&A and mental illness What you will get: Annual salary of £41,108 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off Free meals and parking Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals. Pension contribution to secure your future. Life Assurance for added peace of mind. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time. There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more. Where you will be working: Location: Thornford Park, Crookham Hill, Thatcham,Berkshire, RG19 8ET You will work at Thornford Park which is a combination of medium secure and low secure units and rehabilitation flats. The service provides a seamless internal care pathway supporting and empowering patients in their recovery and rehabilitation.You will work alongside the multidisciplinary to provide personalised assessment and treatment programmes for males with mental illness/ complex care needs as well as those with personality disorder. Service users may have histories of offending and/or may have failed in previous placements. About your next employer: You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with 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 You will need an Occupational Therapy profession qualification, extensive and relevant post-qualification clinical experience with adults who have complex needs, and a demonstrated ability to apply occupational frames of reference and approaches. Highly specialist knowledge of relevant assessment and treatment models, as well as experience working with vulnerable individuals with LD&A and mental illness, is required. Person Specification Qualifications Essential You will need an Occupational Therapy profession qualification, extensive and relevant post-qualification clinical experience with adults who have complex needs, and a demonstrated ability to apply occupational frames of reference and approaches. Highly specialist knowledge of relevant assessment and treatment models, as well as experience working with vulnerable individuals with LD&A and mental illness, is required. 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). Additional information 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 Thatcham RG19 8ET Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)