Occupational Therapist in Baldock

Location: Baldock Manor Hospital and Community based (Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire)

Hours: 30 hours

Salary: Up to £49,000 pro rata (depending on experience)

Benefits:

• Blue Light Card (High street discounts with many major brands)
• Annual Leave: 28 days including bank holidays (Pro Rata)
• Access to our ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme – earn up to £1000
• CQC-recognised training programme (including paid induction & up to 11 annual sessions)
• Career progression
• Employer pension contribution
• Birthday leave following one years employment
• Fully funded DBS

Join our dedicated team at Baldock Manor Hospital, a leading psychiatric hospital, and become part of a growing organisation committed to delivering high quality care across mental health and learning disability services. This exciting and varied role works within our inpatient service and other services, including supported living and residential care homes across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire, providing a unique opportunity to broaden your clinical experience and influence occupational therapy practice across multiple settings.

As part of a supportive multi‑disciplinary team, you will assess, plan and deliver person‑centred, evidence‑based interventions that support individuals in building independence, developing essential life skills and progressing in their recovery. The role involves facilitating therapeutic groups and meaningful activity programmes, while working collaboratively with nursing, psychology, medical and support staff to ensure holistic care. You will also play a key role in supervising and supporting junior OT staff and students, and contribute to the ongoing development and innovation of occupational therapy services across the organisation.

Why Join Us?

• We are a growing organisation with an expanding portfolio of services across mental health and learning disabilities, offering excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• We are committed to supporting our staff through excellent training and continuing professional development.
• Opportunities to shape and develop OT services.
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative MDT culture.
• Opportunities to work across inpatient and community‑based services.
• Join a meaningful recovery‑focused care team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out functional and occupational assessments.
• Design and implement tailored treatment plans using evidence‑based approaches.
• Lead both group sessions and 1:1 therapeutic interventions.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to junior OT team members.
• Collaborate closely with nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists and support workers.
• Support discharge planning and coordinate with external services.
• Engage in audits, CPD and service improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration.
• Minimum 2 years post‑qualification experience in a mental health/psychiatric setting is preferable.
• Experience with both group and individual OT interventions.
• Supervisory experience desirable.
• Own vehicle.
• Driving licence.

Nouvita Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are a Disability Confident employer, providing support to applicants with mental and/or physical disabilities.