Occupational Therapist

This is a rewarding opportunity for a recently qualified Occupational Therapist to join Farmfield Hospital in Charlwood, Surrey. You will be part of a dedicated team providing specialist care to male patients who have been detained under the Mental Health Act. The role offers continuous training and development opportunities to support your career growth.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive assessments, planning and reviewing OT treatment programmes, identifying and actioning referrals, and supporting the planning, evaluation, and audit of practices at the hospital. You will work under supervision to create individual rapport with service users and empower their recovery. The role offers a range of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your career aspirations.

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 offers excellent career development opportunities.

Are you a recently Occupational Therapist looking to embark on a rewarding career, where you are supported in everything you do? If so, join Farmfield Hospital in Charlwood, Surrey and give your career the best start.

Working alongside a dedicated team you will be working at a service that provides specialist care that is specifically designed to support low and medium secure services for male patients who have been detained under the Mental Health Act.

You will be a part of an environment that has a strong emphasis on teamwork and will enjoy hands‑on experience, receiving guidance and supervision from experienced healthcare professionals. You will have continuous access to a range of training opportunities to move your career forward.

Under supervision, you will be responsible for planning and facilitating evidence‑based group and individual programmes. You will create individual rapports with service users to empower recovery.

A range of training opportunities are available that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations.

As an Occupational Therapist you will be:

• Providing comprehensive OT assessments.
• Under supervision, planning and reviewing OT treatment programmes.
• Under supervision, identifying and actioning referrals both in‑house, including support staff, and to external agencies.
• Supporting the planning, evaluation, and audit of practices, clinical pathways and protocols at Farmfield Hospital.
• Ensuring that contemporaneous, written and electronic records and activity data are maintained following professional and services standards.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• A Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• A UK HCPC registration or applied for.
• Evidence of ability to research, plan, implement and evaluate a project for specific groups.
• Effective written/verbal communication skills.

Location: Farmfield Drive, Charlwood, Surrey, RH6 0BN

You will be working at Farmfield Hospital, situated next to Gatwick.

You’ll be caring for adult men 18+ who potentially have a forensic background and enduring mental health illnesses such as personality disorder, substance misuse issues and challenging behaviours.

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 £30,000.
• 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.
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