Senior Occupational Therapist - Secure Rehabilitation Service
Location: Charlwood, Surrey - Large Private Healthcare Provider
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £40,508 - £46,500 per annum + benefits

Role Overview

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join a specialist low and medium secure rehabilitation service supporting adult male patients detained under the Mental Health Act.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist looking to further develop specialist skills within a highly supportive multidisciplinary environment, working with individuals requiring extended rehabilitation and recovery-focused care.

The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting independence, occupational engagement, and meaningful participation through evidence-based assessments and interventions.

Key Responsibilities
Complete comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments for new admissions and ongoing rehabilitation needs.
Deliver evidence-based interventions using recognised occupational therapy models including MOHO (Model of Human Occupation).
Manage a specialist caseload, planning and evaluating interventions aligned to care plans and recovery goals.
Support patients to develop coping strategies, independence, and life skills for everyday functioning.
Attend ward rounds, CPA meetings, MDT discussions, and contribute to risk assessments and formulations.
Maintain accurate electronic clinical records and documentation.
Provide leadership, supervision, and mentorship to junior Occupational Therapy staff.
Contribute to service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
Work collaboratively with patients, carers, relatives, and external professionals throughout the rehabilitation pathway.
Requirements
HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
Degree qualification in Occupational Therapy
Extensive post-qualification experience within adult mental health or rehabilitation services
Strong knowledge of occupational therapy frameworks and treatment approaches
Excellent clinical reasoning, communication, and leadership skills
Experience working within secure, forensic, rehabilitation, or mental health settings is highly desirable
Benefits
Annual salary up to £46,500
33 days annual leave including bank holidays plus birthday off
Career development and specialist training opportunities
Pension contribution and life assurance
Wellbeing support and employee rewards platform
Free/subsidised meals and onsite parking
Access to Blue Light discounts and additional staff benefits
About the Service

The service is part of a large national private healthcare provider with specialist services across mental health, neurological rehabilitation, learning disabilities, and secure care settings throughout the UK. The hospital provides low and medium secure rehabilitation services focused on recovery, independence, and long-term rehabilitation outcomes.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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