Occupational Therapist – Full Time (37.5 hours)
Location - Near Romford, Essex
Salary - £44,000
Our client, a specialist independent healthcare provider, is seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist to join their clinical team at a therapeutic hospital set within nine acres of peaceful countryside. The service offers a calm, nature-rich environment that supports recovery and overall wellbeing.
Role Overview
As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll play a key role in supporting adults on their rehabilitation journey. Working as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, you will help shape personalised treatment plans and deliver evidence-based interventions that empower individuals to live more independently and confidently.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out holistic assessments covering physical, cognitive, emotional, and environmental needs
* Create and deliver tailored treatment programmes focused on self-care, work, education, and leisure goals
* Recommend adaptive equipment and environmental adjustments, providing training to service users where required
* Deliver both 1:1 and group therapy sessions using a range of therapeutic approaches
* Work closely with clinical colleagues, families, and carers, ensuring accurate documentation and ongoing review of progress
* Contribute to a supportive and person-centred therapeutic environment
About You
The work is meaningful and varied, and you’ll need resilience, empathy, and strong interpersonal skills to thrive in this setting.
The ideal candidate will have:
* A recognised degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy
* Current HCPC registration
* Experience in an OT setting; exposure to specialist areas such as neuro-rehabilitation is beneficial
* Strong communication, coaching, and counselling skills
* The ability to manage emotionally and physically demanding situations while maintaining a compassionate approach
Benefits
The organisation offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* Subsidised meals
* An additional day’s leave for your birthday
* Enhanced maternity pay
* Contributory pension scheme
* Flexible benefits, including discounted gym membership, tech schemes (laptops/tablets/phones), and a Healthcare Cash Plan
* Professional development support, including funded qualifications
* Leadership and management training opportunities
* Long service awards
* Refer-a-friend bonuses
To apply, contact Will Mellor on 07488 821976 or email W.Mellor@linqrecruitment.co.uk.