Senior Occupational Therapist Thatcham, Berkshire
Salary: Up to £42,640 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join a leading mental health and complex care service in Thatcham, Berkshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and progressive healthcare environment.
The service offers medium and low secure units alongside rehabilitation flats, providing a clear care pathway that empowers patients with mental health conditions, autism, and learning disabilities to achieve independence and recovery.
Why join this organisation?
Youll be working with a well-established, nationwide healthcare provider known for its high standards of care, innovation, and commitment to staff wellbeing. With structured training, clear career progression routes, and a supportive multidisciplinary team, this is the ideal place to develop your clinical expertise and make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals.
Benefits include:
* Competitive salary up to £42,640 per annum
* 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off
* Free meals and onsite parking
* Employee wellbeing support, gym discounts, and lifestyle perks
* Career development, CPD training, and supervision opportunities
* Company pension scheme and life assurance
* Enhanced maternity package
Key responsibilities:
As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will:
* Deliver high-quality occupational therapy assessments, care plans, and interventions
* Provide clinical leadership and supervision to Occupational Therapists, support workers, and students
* Manage a caseload of service users with mental health conditions, learning disabilities, and autism
* Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver effective, person-centred care
* Support the development of policies, protocols, and occupational therapy pathways
* Liaise with clinicians, carers, external agencies, and stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes
Requirements:
* Degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration
* Post-qualification experience as an OT, ideally within mental health, secure services, or learning disabilities
* Strong clinical reasoning and knowledge of assessment and treatment models
* Experience in supervision, leadership, and supporting junior staff
* Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development
Why this role?
This is more than just an Occupational Therapist job in Berkshireits a chance to join a respected service where staff are valued, supported, and given opportunities to thrive. Whether youre an experienced Band 6/7 Occupational Therapist looking to step into a senior position, or already working at a senior level and seeking a new challenge, this role will allow you to grow while making a meaningful impact in a specialist mental health setting.
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