Elysium Healthcare

Senior Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 11 May 2026

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist to join Farmfield Hospital, a low and medium secure service for male patients who have been detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007). You will play a key role in promoting health and independence by delivering high-quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions, as well as providing clinical leadership, supervision, and consultation to the wider multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for a range of duties, including receiving and responding promptly to new admissions, undertaking assessments to identify and prioritise patient needs, planning and delivering evidence-based interventions, contributing to risk assessments and care planning, and maintaining effective communication with patients, relatives, and external professionals. You will also take a lead within the Occupational Therapy team in the absence of the lead and ensure the effective management and supervision of more junior staff.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a large healthcare provider with over 8,000 employees and a network of over 90 services across England and Wales, covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education. As part of the global Ramsay Health Care network, Elysium Healthcare is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care and providing excellent career development opportunities for its staff.

Details

Date posted

12 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£40,508 to £46,500 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1487483918

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Charlwood

RH6 0BN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist looking for an opportunity to grow and develop? If so, join Farmfield Hospital, a low and medium secure service for male patients who have been detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and who benefit from extended treatment and rehabilitation. We also offer a 28-bed male acute service in a separate purpose built environment.

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 Farmfield 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 Farmfield Hospitaland experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like, apply today!

Your responsibilities as an Occupational Therapist will include:

  • Receive and respond promptly to new admissions, undertaking assessments to identify and prioritise patient needs.The OT team follow (MOHO) The Model of Human Occupation.
  • Plan, deliver and evaluate evidence-based interventions.These will provide patients with the confidence, skills and coping strategies to function in everyday life.
  • Contribute to risk assessments, formulations, attend ward rounds and CPA meetings and provide feedback on patients’ engagement in Occupational Therapy and achievement of goals.
  • Develop close working relationships with clinical colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring clinical practice is in line with Elysium policies and procedures and complies with statutory regulations and quality standards.
  • Maintain effective communication links with patients, relatives, carers and external professionals throughout a patient’s rehabilitation journey.
  • Ensure accurate and contemporaneous electronic records and maintained.
  • Take a lead within the Occupational Therapy team in the absence of the lead.
  • Ensure the effective management and supervision of more junior staff.
  • Contribute to service evaluation and development.

To be a Successful Occupational Therapist you will need:

  • An Occupational Therapy profession qualification
  • UK HCPC registration
  • Extensive and relevant post qualification clinical experience within an adult service
  • 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

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 £40,508 - £46,500
    • 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 Farmfield Hospital, a low and medium secure service for male patients who have been detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and who benefit from extended treatment and rehabilitation. We also offer a 28-bed male acute service in a separate purpose built environment.

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 Farmfield 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 Farmfield Hospitaland experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like, apply today!

Your responsibilities as an Occupational Therapist will include:

  • Receive and respond promptly to new admissions, undertaking assessments to identify and prioritise patient needs.The OT team follow (MOHO) The Model of Human Occupation.
  • Plan, deliver and evaluate evidence-based interventions.These will provide patients with the confidence, skills and coping strategies to function in everyday life.
  • Contribute to risk assessments, formulations, attend ward rounds and CPA meetings and provide feedback on patients’ engagement in Occupational Therapy and achievement of goals.
  • Develop close working relationships with clinical colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring clinical practice is in line with Elysium policies and procedures and complies with statutory regulations and quality standards.
  • Maintain effective communication links with patients, relatives, carers and external professionals throughout a patient’s rehabilitation journey.
  • Ensure accurate and contemporaneous electronic records and maintained.
  • Take a lead within the Occupational Therapy team in the absence of the lead.
  • Ensure the effective management and supervision of more junior staff.
  • Contribute to service evaluation and development.

To be a Successful Occupational Therapist you will need:

  • An Occupational Therapy profession qualification
  • UK HCPC registration
  • Extensive and relevant post qualification clinical experience within an adult service
  • 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

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 £40,508 - £46,500
    • 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 an Occupational Therapy profession qualification, UK HCPC registration, extensive and relevant post-qualification clinical experience within an adult service, and a demonstrated ability to apply occupational frames of reference and approaches. You should also possess highly specialist knowledge of relevant assessment and treatment models and evidence of highly effective clinical reasoning skills.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To be successful in this role, you will need an Occupational Therapy profession qualification, UK HCPC registration, extensive and relevant post-qualification clinical experience within an adult service, and a demonstrated ability to apply occupational frames of reference and approaches. You should also possess highly specialist knowledge of relevant assessment and treatment models and evidence of highly effective clinical reasoning skills.

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

Charlwood

RH6 0BN


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Charlwood

RH6 0BN


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

12 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£40,508 to £46,500 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1487483918

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Charlwood

RH6 0BN


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