Job requirements
Essential
7 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
You should have:
- Experience
Experience and knowledge of working within a secure setting.
- Experience
Knowledge and experience of working within mental health services.
- Experience
An interest, knowledge and understanding of a range of theoretical frameworks and approaches which guide practice and clinical reasoning. For example Model of Human Occupation, occupational science, occupational diagnosis and sensory approaches.
- Experience
Knowledge and experience in using occupational assessment tools to support clinical reasoning, treatment planning and evaluation of interventions.
- Experience
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to develop good professional relationships with members of the MDT and patient group, and the ability to liaise with a variety of outside agencies (within and outside of the hospital).
- Qualifications
Degree in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job summary
As a registered Occupational Therapist, you would be joining a highly motivated, knowledgeable and innovative OT team. You will have the opportunity to be innovative and create new therapy ideas. Experience will be gained as part of a multi-disciplinary team, taking responsibility for a clinical caseload, and offering OT specific assessment and treatment to groups and individuals within your care. As an employee of St Andrews, you will adopt an inclusive and can do attitude in approaching your work.
Main duties of the job
You will demonstrate good understanding of OT within secure services, including an application of risk assessment skills. In sharing your experience of applying the OT process, you should also emphasise how you promote our specialism as a profession.
About us
St Andrews is a charity specialising in complex mental health. Its mission is to help people with complex mental health needs transform their lives.
With its history dating back nearly two centuries, St Andrews today is undergoing significant change to deliver on its mission for years to come.
St Andrews has hospitals in Birmingham and Essex, with its base in Northampton. It delivers inpatient and outpatient services, as well as dedicated care services for adults.
Details
- Date posted: 09 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £32,239 to £38,460 a year Includes Essex Allowance of £1250
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: B0354-26-0059
- Job locations: St. Andrews, Pound Lane, Basildon, Essex, SS12 9JP, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Continued professional development is supported, with access to a range of in-house CPD events, as well as an expectation to be involved in the development and training of OT students. Further opportunities include networking opportunities with colleagues of the same and different grades within the service and The Charity.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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This advert is for Occupational Therapist - Essex with St Andrew’s Healthcare in Basildon, England. It is listed as a Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £32239.00 to £38460.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Oct 2026.
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