Occupational Therapist

Job description

Occupational Therapist

Salary: £25-£30 (negotiable)

Location: Salisbury

Contract Type: Temporary, Full-time

Start Date: As soon as possible

About the Role

We are working in partnership with an NHS service to recruit a dedicated and motivated Occupational Therapist to join a supportive therapies discharge team.

This role offers the opportunity to work autonomously within community settings, supporting service users in their own homes to maximise independence, wellbeing, and recovery through evidence-based occupational therapy interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred, evidence-based occupational therapy assessments and interventions for older adults with mental health conditions.
• Manage and prioritise a varied caseload, using strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, liaising with internal colleagues and external agencies.
• Support service users to identify goals, plan care, and review outcomes, promoting independence and recovery.
• Work safely and autonomously within service users’ homes, adhering to risk management and lone-working policies.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with data protection requirements.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development (CPD) and reflective practice.
• Supervise occupational therapy students or junior staff once competencies are achieved.

Essential Requirements

• Current HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
• A clear interest in working with older adults with mental health conditions and/or dementia
• Knowledge and application of evidence-based practice
• Strong time management skills and ability to work independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of mental health policy and government strategies relating to older adults
• Understanding of medication used in older adult mental health care
• Confident use of IT systems and understanding of information governance

If you’re an Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to the lives of older adults, we’d love to hear from you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Salisbury

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

22-12-2025

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English