Senior Occupational Therapist – Acute Mental Health
Location: Charlwood, Surrey
Salary: £54,315 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Sanctuary Personnel is excited to be recruiting for an experienced and passionate Senior Occupational Therapist to join a specialist acute mental health service in Charlwood.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment, working with adults with complex mental health needs.
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy interventions while leading and developing a dedicated therapy team.
About the Service
The service provides specialist care for adult men aged 18+ with complex mental health needs, including personality disorders, substance misuse issues, challenging behaviours, and individuals with forensic backgrounds.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will help service users develop essential life skills, promote recovery, and support positive outcomes through meaningful therapeutic interventions.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate fully within the multidisciplinary team and encourage service users to actively engage in their care pathways.
- Manage and coordinate the implementation of individual occupational therapy treatment plans.
- Deliver evidence-based individual and group interventions focused on rehabilitation, recovery, and independence.
- Complete comprehensive assessments, prioritise patient needs, and develop appropriate intervention plans.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality clinical records.
- Support and supervise junior members of the occupational therapy team.
- Deliver staff training programmes and contribute to ongoing service development.
- Support service users in developing living skills, educational opportunities, and meaningful leisure activities.
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must have:
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
- Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- A minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience.
- Experience working within mental health settings.
- Experience using psychometric and risk assessment tools.
- The ability to engage therapeutically with individuals with complex needs.
- Previous experience supervising or managing junior staff.
- A full, clean UK driving licence.
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Why Join This Organisation?
This provider is committed to creating a positive working environment where staff feel valued, supported, and empowered to develop their careers.
You'll benefit from:
- A competitive salary of £54,315 per annum.
- 33 days' annual leave, including bank holidays.
- Your birthday off every year.
- The option to purchase additional annual leave.
- Comprehensive wellbeing support and employee assistance services.
- Ongoing training, CPD, and career development opportunities.
- Access to a wide range of employee discounts and benefits.
- Blue Light Card eligibility.
- Enhanced maternity package.
- Pension contributions.
- Life assurance cover.
- Access to financial wellbeing support and earned wage schemes.
- 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion access.
- Free or subsidised meals during shifts.
- Free onsite parking.
About Sanctuary Personnel
Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted, award-winning recruitment agency with an ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews. We are committed to securing high-quality locum opportunities and competitive rates for healthcare professionals across the UK.
INDCONTINGENCY
Pay: £54,315.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
Experience:
- mental health occupational therapist: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy (required)
- registration with the (HCPC) (required)
- A full, clean UK driving licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
