Job summary
Come and join one of the UK's largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.
Main duties of the job
We are recruiting a dedicated and motivated Senior Occupational Therapist to join our established therapy team at Holybourne Hospital on a 12-month fixed-term contract commencing March 2026.
This role offers mental health OTs the opportunity to practise in a dynamic inpatient setting across our Acute Wards, with the added opportunity to shape and influence occupational therapy provision within our new Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), opening later in 2026.You will work with individuals experiencing a wide range of complex and acute mental health presentations, using occupational formulation to inform meaningful, recovery-oriented interventions.
As a valued member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), you will play a central role in assessment, care planning, and therapeutic delivery, ensuring occupation remains at the heart of recovery. You will contribute actively to ward rounds and MDT meetings, advocating for functional goals, promoting independence, and supporting patients to rebuild roles, routines, and identity.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mental health OT who is passionate about recovery-focused practice, values collaborative working, and wants to contribute to the ongoing development of occupational therapy within an evolving inpatient service.
About us
Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role:
This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, fixed term for 12 months from March 2026.
Key Responsibilities:
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Manage a complex caseload autonomously, completing assessments and delivering evidence-based individual and group interventions.
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Develop and review person-centred treatment plans that promote recovery and functional independence.
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Provide clear written and verbal reports to the MDT and contribute to ward rounds and care reviews.
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Provide supervision and support to junior staff, assistants, and students.
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Contribute to service development, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
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Maintain professional and legal accountability for own practice.
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Adhere to relevant professional standards, safeguarding responsibilities, and organisational policies.
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Engage in continuous professional development and mandatory training.
What to look forward to:
- 25 days plus bank holidays
- Birthday off
- Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
- Benefits Hub giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
- Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
- A salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension
- Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
- We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
- Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
- Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
- ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role:
This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, fixed term for 12 months from March 2026.
Key Responsibilities:
-
Manage a complex caseload autonomously, completing assessments and delivering evidence-based individual and group interventions.
-
Develop and review person-centred treatment plans that promote recovery and functional independence.
-
Provide clear written and verbal reports to the MDT and contribute to ward rounds and care reviews.
-
Provide supervision and support to junior staff, assistants, and students.
-
Contribute to service development, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
-
Maintain professional and legal accountability for own practice.
-
Adhere to relevant professional standards, safeguarding responsibilities, and organisational policies.
-
Engage in continuous professional development and mandatory training.
What to look forward to:
- 25 days plus bank holidays
- Birthday off
- Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
- Benefits Hub giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
- Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
- A salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension
- Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
- We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
- Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
- Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
- ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience, ideally within an Adult Mental Health setting
- A strong interest in Adult Mental Health
- Experience of working effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills
- Commitment to providing high-quality, evidence-based care.
- Experience of supervising junior staff and assistants
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience, ideally within an Adult Mental Health setting
- A strong interest in Adult Mental Health
- Experience of working effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills
- Commitment to providing high-quality, evidence-based care.
- Experience of supervising junior staff and assistants
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.
