Senior Occupational Therapist – Mental Health Hospital

Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist – Mental Health Hospital

Salary: £46,000 per annum

Hours: 4 days per week (30 hours), with the possibility to extend to 5 days (37.5 hours)

Location: London (North) – On-site

Qualifications: HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist with a passion for mental health and leadership?

Do you have a strong background in supporting clients with complex mental health needs and a desire to further develop your career in a supportive, multidisciplinary setting?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Overview:

Compass Associates is delighted to partner with a prestigious mental health hospital in London to recruit a Senior Occupational Therapist for their highly skilled and stable therapy team. This well-established hospital offers both inpatient and outpatient programmes, delivering specialist services for both adult and child clients, with a particular focus on general psychiatry and OCD programmes. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse clinical environment that offers a rich variety of therapeutic experiences across multiple care settings.

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will play a pivotal role in the assessment and therapy process, conducting Activities of Daily Living (ADL) assessments, discharge assessments, and mobility assessments, while also delivering one-to-one therapy tailored to individual client needs. In addition, you will provide leadership and supervision to the OT and OTA, offering guidance, support, and fostering professional growth. You will lead group therapy sessions, collaborating closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care, and contribute to the development of treatment plans for patients transitioning from inpatient care to outpatient support.

What We’re Looking For:

• Honours Degree in Occupational Therapy with active HCPC registration.
• At least 2 years’ post-qualification experience in a mental health setting, with experience in conducting ADL, mobility, and discharge assessments.
• Experience in supervising junior staff, with a genuine interest in taking on leadership responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently and confidently with patients in general psychiatry and OCD settings.
• Strong ability to manage a flexible caseload, provide high-quality therapy, and bring innovative ideas to improve service delivery.

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary of £46,000 per annum
• 25 Days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays
• Free on-site parking and subsidised meals    
• Pension scheme
• Continuing professional development

Contact Details:

To apply or for more information and an informal discussion about this position, please contact Georgia Arnold at 02393 877 357 or email [email protected].

Recommendations:

Compass Associates is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for a successful recommendation following the completion of probation.