Job summary
This is a temporary contract to cover maternity leave at Barchester Healthcare, an independent mental health hospital in Hull. The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for establishing and developing the therapy services to improve patients' quality of life through clinical-related occupational therapy interventions.
Main duties of the job
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. 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.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is an independent healthcare provider that operates residential care homes, nursing homes, and mental health hospitals across the UK. They are committed to providing high-quality care and support to their patients and residents.
Details Date posted
15 August 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£28.86 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1363026644
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Hull
HU7 4FG
Job description Job responsibilities
This is a temporary contract to cover maternity leave.
ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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.
Job description Job responsibilities
This is a temporary contract to cover maternity leave.
ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* To 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.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* To 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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Hull
HU7 4FG
Employer's website
https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Hull
HU7 4FG
Employer's website
https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
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