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.
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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 Berkshire—its 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.d02fcfcb-6df4-40ee-95cf-3eb059ce3173