Elysium Healthcare

Senior Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 27 February 2026

Job summary

This is a Senior Occupational Therapist role at Springwood Lodge, a service that supports women over the age of 18 with complex emotional and mental health problems associated with significant risk behaviours. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions, providing clinical leadership, supervision, and consultation to the wider multidisciplinary team. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive environment.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Occupational Therapist 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. The role requires extensive and relevant post-qualification clinical experience with people who have complex needs, as well as the ability to apply occupational frames of reference and approaches effectively. The successful candidate will also demonstrate evidence of highly effective clinical reasoning skills and have highly specialist knowledge of relevant assessment and treatment models.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a leading provider of mental health, neurological, learning disabilities, and autism services in the UK. With over 8,000 employees and a network of over 90 services across England and Wales, Elysium Healthcare offers a unique approach to the delivery of care and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Details

Date posted

01 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£40,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1457458857

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Leeds

LS20 9PQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist looking for an opportunity to grow and develop? If so, join Springwood Lodge, Guiseley, Leeds, a service that supports women over the age of 18 who have complex emotional and mental health problems associated with significant risk behaviours

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 Springwood Lodge 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.

Where you will be working:

Location: 1 Towngate Close, Guiseley, Leeds, LS20 9PQ

You will be working at Spring Wood Lodge, a service that supports women over the age of 18 who have complex emotional and mental health problems associated with significant risk behaviours. Typically they have a diagnosis of personality disorder or a severe mental illness.

They may not have had their needs met in a general psychiatric service including acute inpatient units, community mental health teams or community personality disorder service. The service focuses on active rehabilitation with a view to achieving a sustainable discharge.

To start your career at Springwood Lodge 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
  • UK HCPC Registration
  • Extensive and relevant post qualification clinical experience with people 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 neurodiverse individual

What You’ll 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 £40,000
  • 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 

About your next employer: 

Elysium Health care has 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 Springwood Lodge, Guiseley, Leeds, a service that supports women over the age of 18 who have complex emotional and mental health problems associated with significant risk behaviours

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 Springwood Lodge 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.

Where you will be working:

Location: 1 Towngate Close, Guiseley, Leeds, LS20 9PQ

You will be working at Spring Wood Lodge, a service that supports women over the age of 18 who have complex emotional and mental health problems associated with significant risk behaviours. Typically they have a diagnosis of personality disorder or a severe mental illness.

They may not have had their needs met in a general psychiatric service including acute inpatient units, community mental health teams or community personality disorder service. The service focuses on active rehabilitation with a view to achieving a sustainable discharge.

To start your career at Springwood Lodge 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
  • UK HCPC Registration
  • Extensive and relevant post qualification clinical experience with people 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 neurodiverse individual

What You’ll 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 £40,000
  • 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 

About your next employer: 

Elysium Health care has 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

  • To be successful in this role, you will need:
  • - Occupational Therapy profession qualification
  • - UK HCPC Registration
  • - Extensive and relevant post-qualification clinical experience with people who have complex needs
  • - Extensive experience of applying occupational frames of reference and approaches
  • - Demonstrated evidence of highly effective clinical reasoning skills
  • - Highly specialist knowledge of relevant assessment and treatment models
  • - Knowledge of how to work with neurodiverse individuals
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To be successful in this role, you will need:
  • - Occupational Therapy profession qualification
  • - UK HCPC Registration
  • - Extensive and relevant post-qualification clinical experience with people who have complex needs
  • - Extensive experience of applying occupational frames of reference and approaches
  • - Demonstrated evidence of highly effective clinical reasoning skills
  • - Highly specialist knowledge of relevant assessment and treatment models
  • - Knowledge of how to work with neurodiverse individuals

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

Leeds

LS20 9PQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Leeds

LS20 9PQ


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

01 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£40,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1457458857

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Leeds

LS20 9PQ


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