Graduate Occupational Therapist

Job summary

Are you a recently graduated Occupational Therapist looking to embark on a rewarding career, where you are supported in everything you do? If so, join St Mary's Hospital and give your career the best start. Working alongside a dedicated team you will be working at a service that provides specialised services for people with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI), progressive neurological conditions. 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 aspiratio

Main duties of the job

Join St Mary's Hospital as a Graduate Occupational Therapist and embark on a rewarding career. You'll work in a dedicated team providing specialized services for individuals with Acquired Brain Injuries and progressive neurological conditions. Enjoy hands-on experience, guidance, and supervision from experienced healthcare professionals. Benefit from continuous training opportunities to advance your career. Responsibilities include planning, implementing, and evaluating occupational therapy programs. Establish rapports with service users to empower their recovery. You'll provide comprehensive OT assessments and, under supervision, plan and review treatment programs. Qualifications required are a Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy and UK HCPC registration. Enjoy benefits like a competitive salary, annual leave, career development opportunities, and wellbeing support. Elysium Healthcare is committed to inclusive recruitment and safeguarding the welfare of service users.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a leading organization with over 8,000 employees, offering a unique approach to care delivery. With a network of more than 80 services across England and Wales, Elysium covers Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, as well as Children & Education. This provides ample opportunities for career growth and movement within the organization. Elysium is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network spanning 10 countries and employing over 86,000 people worldwide. Elysium Healthcare is committed to safer recruitment, being a Disability Confident employer, and promoting the welfare of service users. Staff are expected to uphold these values, and all candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure process.

Details

• Date posted: 25 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £30,160 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1520741974
• Job locations: Elysium Healthcare, Warrington, WA2 8DB, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Are you a recently graduated Occupational Therapist looking to embark on a rewarding career, where you are supported in everything you do? If so, join St Mary's Hospital and give your career the best start.

Working alongside a dedicated team you will be working at a service that provides specialised services for people with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI), progressive neurological conditions.

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 aspiration.

As a Graduate 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 St Mary's 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

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.

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.

What You’ll Get

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 £30,160
• 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
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 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 and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure