Occupational Therapist - Male Forensic Hospital

Role: Occupational Therapist - Male Forensic Ward

Location: Romford

Salary: £45k
Full-Time | 37.5 Hours per Week

Open to candidates with UK experience who require sponsorship

A specialist mental health service in the Romford area is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join its multidisciplinary team on a full-time basis.

Set within a peaceful countryside environment with extensive outdoor grounds, this established healthcare facility provides a therapeutic setting that supports recovery, wellbeing, and rehabilitation for individuals receiving specialist mental health care.

The Role

As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in supporting service users to achieve greater independence, improve daily functioning, and work towards their personal recovery goals. Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, you will assess, plan, and deliver person-centred interventions that promote wellbeing and enhance quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments to identify physical, cognitive, emotional, and environmental factors affecting daily living.
• Develop and implement individualised, evidence-based treatment plans focused on improving functional independence.
• Support service users in achieving goals related to self-care, education, employment, leisure, and community engagement.
• Recommend and facilitate the use of adaptive equipment and environmental modifications where appropriate.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions through both one-to-one and group-based sessions.
• Utilise a range of occupational therapy approaches, including therapeutic activities, sensory-based interventions, and coping skills development.
• Monitor, evaluate, and document client progress, adapting treatment plans as required.
• Work closely with nursing staff, psychologists, psychiatrists, support workers, and external agencies to ensure coordinated care.
• Liaise with families, carers, and relevant stakeholders to support positive outcomes for service users.
• Advocate for service users and promote best practice within healthcare and community settings.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Previous experience within mental health, rehabilitation, or a related healthcare setting is desirable.
• Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

If you are a motivated Occupational Therapist looking to make a meaningful difference in people's lives, we would welcome your application. To apply, contact Jamie Carroll on (phone number removed) or email

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