Occupational Therapist

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE Maternity leave cover, 9-12 months, 20 hours per week, £26.27. 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. 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 YOU To join us in this role, you'll be an ambitious Occupational Therapy

Main duties of the job

This position is for an Occupational Therapist at a Barchester independent mental health hospital, covering maternity leave for 9-12 months at 20 hours per week with a salary of £26.27 per hour. The role involves establishing and developing therapy services to deliver comprehensive care and quality support to patients. The focus is on enhancing patients' quality of life through clinical-related occupational therapy interventions based on individual needs and goals. Working with a multi-disciplinary team, the role includes developing and implementing treatment programs while regularly monitoring and evaluating the occupational therapy service. Leadership responsibilities include inspiring and motivating Occupational Therapy Assistants, ensuring adherence to agreed policies and procedures, especially those outlined in the Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2005. The position provides an opportunity to create a safe and supportive environment for achieving the best patient outcomes. Candidates should have a degree in Occupational Therapy, ideally with experience in the mental health environment, coupled with excellent communication skills.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is an organization that operates independent mental health hospitals, aiming to provide all-round care and quality support for patients. The company emphasizes the improvement of patients' quality of life through dedicated services in occupational therapy and other therapeutic interventions. With a focus on mental health care, Barchester Healthcare develops treatment programs and supports a team-oriented approach involving various disciplines to ensure comprehensive care. The organization not only focuses on direct patient care but also takes an interest in the professional growth and motivation of its staff, offering a competitive salary and an attractive rewards package. Benefits include free learning and development opportunities, automatic enrolment into a profit share scheme, and access to a variety of discounts. Barchester Healthcare fosters a rewarding and empowering working environment, valuing clinical and people skills to provide the level of care that the organization would expect for their own loved ones.

Details

• Date posted: 11 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £26.27 to £26.37 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1512507261
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Mansfield, NG18 4XX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

Maternity leave cover, 9-12 months, 20 hours per week, £26.27.

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. 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.

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