Occupational Therapy Assistant
The closing date is 23 November 2025
Job summary
At Southfield we are looking for a part time Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team.
Are you passionate about helping service users to learn skills for life? Do you want to empower service users to increase their independence? Are you looking to support service users to manage their mental health and live the life they want? If so, this role may be for you!
Southfield is a secure forensic hospital for females and males aged 18-65 years. There are 26 service users across two low secure wards. Staff work together to support the service users on their recovery pathway, from admission, through their rehabilitation, before returning to the community.
In this role you will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, using activity to assess service users' level of functioning and achieve their individual occupational goals. Good interpersonal skills are essential as well as motivation and enthusiasm.
Main duties of the job
You will work closely alongside members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to support the rehabilitation of service users, by building good therapeutic relationships, developing and working towards goals, maintaining safety and working together with service users on their recovery journey.
Working in secure services is rewarding but can be challenging at times so it is important to be resilient and recognise the need to manage personal wellbeing. To do this you will be supported with a comprehensive induction, ongoing training and monthly supervision.
For an informal discussion, or to arrange a visit please contact Sarah Thomas 02382 313 511 or Becky Harding on 02382 310 932
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Details
Date posted
10 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year Plus forensic Lead enhancement
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
348-SAC-9579
Job locations
Southfield
Tatchbury Mount, Calmore
Southampton
Hampshire
SO40 2RZ
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southfield
Tatchbury Mount, Calmore
Southampton
Hampshire
SO40 2RZ
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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