Senior Occupational Therapist

Job summary The job role is for an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist to work at St Mary's Hospital, a service for people with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI) and progressive neurological conditions.
The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for delivering high-quality assessments and interventions, providing clinical leadership, supervision, and consultation to the multidisciplinary team.
The role offers opportunities for professional growth, career development, and support from a regional network of healthcare professionals.
Main duties of the job The 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 involves demonstrating highly specialist expertise and specialist occupational therapy skills in areas such as occupational engagement, environmental adaptation, and development and maintenance of skills needed for meaningful participation.
The Occupational Therapist 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.
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 growth and movement within the organization.
Job description Job responsibilities Are you an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist looking for an opportunity to grow and develop?
If so, join St Marys Hospital a service for people with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI), progressive neurological conditions 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 St Marys 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 St Marysand 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 children and young 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 individuals What you will get: Annual salary of £35,000 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
Free meals and parking Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
Pension contribution to secure your future.
Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offer and much more.
Where you will be working: Location: St Mary's Hospital, Floyd Drive, Warrington, Greater Manchester, WA2 8DB St Mary's provides specialised services for people with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI), progressive neurological conditions, Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and Deaf Mental Health problems, with a layout enables you to deliver care within a low stimulus, spacious environment.
You will work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to ensure those in care are supported to make decisions and access the community.
Skills are taught and support given to promote recovery and develop confidence in order for them to live a more independent life.
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.
It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users.
Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Occupational Therapy profession qualification, UK HCPC Registration, extensive and relevant post-qualification clinical experience with children and young people who have complex needs, extensive experience of applying occupational frames of reference and approaches, demonstrates evidence of highly effective clinical reasoning skills, and highly specialist knowledge of relevant assessment and treatment models.