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Posted 05 August, 2026

Occupational Therapist

APPLY GATEWAY LTD
Weeley, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Are you a recently Occupational Therapist looking to embark on a rewarding career, where you are supported in everything you do? If so, join Dunnock View in Clacton on Sea and give your career the best start.Working alongside a dedicated team you will be working at a service providing treatment for men and women who may have suffered trauma and are affected by mental health disorders. 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 oppqortunities 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 aspirations As an 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 agenciesSupporting 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 TherapyA UK HCPC registration or applied forEvidence of ability to research, plan, implement and evaluate a project for specific groupsEffective written/verbal communication skillsWhere you will be working:Address: Dunnock View, Tendring , Clacton-on-Sea , CO16 0BXBe part of the team at this 42-bed service, providing treatment for men and women who may have suffered trauma and are affected by mental health disorders.A trauma-informed care model is used to focus on length of stay to make sure individuals are able to move as quickly and safely as possible from the service to the most appropriate and le a st restrictive environment for them.Service users could be suffering from Acute mental illness, Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Personality Disorder, Dual diagnosis, Self-harm, Substance misuse issues.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 up to £42,000 depending on experienceThe 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 goalsAccess 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 balanceAccess to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discountsLife Assurance, for added peace of mindStream – 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 beEnhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special timePension contribution, to help secure your futureFree/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parkingAbout us: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 disclosureTPBN1_UKTJ