Occupational Therapist

As a Occupational Therapist, join the multidisciplinary team at Thornford Park in Thatcham where you will help people develop new skills and build a brighter future.

You will be working at Thornford Park, a 130 bedded independent hospital that supports service users that require medium and low secure Forensic Mental Health Services. In addition to these services, there is also a PICU Mental Health Service.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for the delivery of occupational therapy services across the ward and help people develop new skills and build a brighter future.

With experience from the NHS or private sector, you will be responsible for managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience. You will be involved in completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans. 

With a strong emphasis on teamwork, you’ll receive support from a regional network of healthcare professionals and enjoy access to a variety of training courses to support you reach your career goals.

Other responsibilities:

• Evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans
• Maintain accurate service users' records, including care notes, written reports and discharge summaries following hospital and professional standards
• Implement and develop evidence-based therapeutic activities to aid service user mental health recovery
• Provide a professional contribution to, and liaison with clinical teams, associated disciplines and external agencies

To be successful in this role:

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 & CPA
• Experience of working in a similar setting

What you will get:

• Annual salary of £29,239
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave – plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities
• Career development and training
• Pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity Package

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check and much more. 

About your next employer

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales, providing four services including: Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is an opportunity for you to grow and move with Elysium.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.