Elysium Healthcare

Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 25 January 2026

Job summary

The role of an Occupational Therapist at Wellesley Hospital is to promote health and independence by delivering high-quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in working with adults who have complex needs, along with demonstrating highly specialist expertise and skills in areas such as occupational engagement, environmental adaptation, and the development and maintenance of skills needed for meaningful participation.

Main duties of the job

As an Occupational Therapist at Wellesley Hospital, your responsibilities will include effectively communicating with a range of clinicians, managers, and stakeholders, providing compassionate and effective leadership to junior staff, ensuring the delivery of occupational therapy student placements, supporting the completion of appraisals and personal development plans with junior staff, and being responsible for the development and implementation of appropriate policies, protocols, and care pathways.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is 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 an opportunity for the successful candidate to grow and move within the organization.

Details

Date posted

27 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1433030920

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Wellington

TA21 9FF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist looking for an opportunity to grow and develop? If so, join Wellesley Hospital and  providing treatment for men and women who may have suffered trauma and are affected by mental health disorders.

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 Wellesley 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 Wellesley Hospital 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

 What you will 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 £32,000
  • 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 

Where you will be working:

Location: Westpark 26, Chelston, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9FF

You will be working at Wellesley Hospital, a purpose built 75 bed hospital in Wellington (Somerset) for men and women with mental health problems.

The Wellesley Hospital built in 2017 works alongside Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Avon and Wiltshire Foundation Trust, Cornwall Foundation Trust, 2gether Foundation Trust, Cygnet Healthcare and Livewell to deliver the best possible environment for patients with mental health issues.

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 Occupational Therapist looking for an opportunity to grow and develop? If so, join Wellesley Hospital and  providing treatment for men and women who may have suffered trauma and are affected by mental health disorders.

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 Wellesley 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 Wellesley Hospital 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

 What you will 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 £32,000
  • 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 

Where you will be working:

Location: Westpark 26, Chelston, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9FF

You will be working at Wellesley Hospital, a purpose built 75 bed hospital in Wellington (Somerset) for men and women with mental health problems.

The Wellesley Hospital built in 2017 works alongside Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Avon and Wiltshire Foundation Trust, Cornwall Foundation Trust, 2gether Foundation Trust, Cygnet Healthcare and Livewell to deliver the best possible environment for patients with mental health issues.

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

  • Occupational Therapy profession qualification, extensive and relevant post-qualification clinical experience with adults who have complex needs, and extensive experience of applying occupational frames of reference and approaches.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Occupational Therapy profession qualification, extensive and relevant post-qualification clinical experience with adults who have complex needs, and extensive experience of applying occupational frames of reference and approaches.

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

Wellington

TA21 9FF


Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Wellington

TA21 9FF


Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Elysium Healthcare

recruitment@elysiumhealthcare.co.uk

Details

Date posted

27 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1433030920

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Wellington

TA21 9FF


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