Barchester Healthcare

Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 23 August 2025

Job summary

This is a temporary contract to cover maternity leave. The Occupational Therapist (OT) will establish and develop therapy services to help deliver all-round care and quality support for patients at a Barchester independent mental health hospital. They will focus on improving patients' quality of life through clinical-related occupational therapy intervention guided by the patients' specific needs and ambitions.

Main duties of the job

As an Occupational Therapist (OT) at a Barchester independent mental health hospital, you'll establish and develop our therapy services to help us deliver the all-round care and quality support our patients deserve. You'll be focused on improving our patients' quality of life through clinical-related occupational therapy intervention guided by the patients' specific needs and ambitions. You'll lead by example to inspire and motivate the Occupational Therapy Assistants in your team, making sure they follow agreed policies and procedures, in particular within the Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care and support services in the UK. They operate a network of independent hospitals, care homes, and community-based services, delivering person-centered care that enables people to live fulfilling lives.

Details

Date posted

25 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£28.86 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1330698855

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Hull

HU7 4FG


Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a temporary contract to cover maternity leave.

ABOUT THE ROLEAs an Occupational Therapist (OT) at a Barchester independent mental health hospital, you'll establish and develop our therapy services to help us deliver the all-round care and quality support our patients deserve. You'll be focused on improving our patients' quality of life through clinical-related occupational therapy intervention guided by the patients' specific needs and ambitions. We'll look to you to develop and implement treatment programmes with a multi-disciplinary team, and regularly monitor and evaluate the OT service. You'll lead by example to inspire and motivate the Occupational Therapy Assistants in your team, making sure they follow agreed policies and procedures, in particular within the Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2005. As an Occupational Therapist at Barchester, you'll have the chance to create a safe and supportive environment where our patients can get the best possible outcomes.

ABOUT YOUTo join us in this role, you'll be an ambitious Occupational Therapist with a degree in Occupational Therapy, and ideally, experience in the mental health environment. We'll look for excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively control budgets, utilise resources and provide statistical returns on the service as requested. A dedicated and experienced individual, you'll be passionate about helping our patients get the most out of life.

REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include:

Free learning and development Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme

If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a temporary contract to cover maternity leave.

ABOUT THE ROLEAs an Occupational Therapist (OT) at a Barchester independent mental health hospital, you'll establish and develop our therapy services to help us deliver the all-round care and quality support our patients deserve. You'll be focused on improving our patients' quality of life through clinical-related occupational therapy intervention guided by the patients' specific needs and ambitions. We'll look to you to develop and implement treatment programmes with a multi-disciplinary team, and regularly monitor and evaluate the OT service. You'll lead by example to inspire and motivate the Occupational Therapy Assistants in your team, making sure they follow agreed policies and procedures, in particular within the Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2005. As an Occupational Therapist at Barchester, you'll have the chance to create a safe and supportive environment where our patients can get the best possible outcomes.

ABOUT YOUTo join us in this role, you'll be an ambitious Occupational Therapist with a degree in Occupational Therapy, and ideally, experience in the mental health environment. We'll look for excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively control budgets, utilise resources and provide statistical returns on the service as requested. A dedicated and experienced individual, you'll be passionate about helping our patients get the most out of life.

REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include:

Free learning and development Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme

If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To join us in this role, you'll be an ambitious Occupational Therapist with a degree in Occupational Therapy, and ideally, experience in the mental health environment.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To join us in this role, you'll be an ambitious Occupational Therapist with a degree in Occupational Therapy, and ideally, experience in the mental health environment.

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

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Hull

HU7 4FG


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Hull

HU7 4FG


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Barchester Healthcare

Recruitment@barchester.com

Details

Date posted

25 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£28.86 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1330698855

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Hull

HU7 4FG


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