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Job summary

Are you an Occupational Therapist Assistant looking to work for a company that supports, values and recognises your dedication to delivering great healthcare? If so, this might be for you. Join Emerald Place Clinic as an Occupational Therapist Assistant and change the lives of people with a range of Mental Health conditions. Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, you will support the service in delivering structured activities and assisting in the planning for individual and group therapeutic interventions. You will build one-to-one rapports with service users to encourage participation in activities and empower recovery. As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will contribute to the assessment, monitoring, evaluation, and modification of structured activities in order to measure progression and ensure effectiveness. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be supported regionally and will have access to a variety of training and online courses to support your career development and growth. The shift pattern is Monday, Tuesday, Saturd

Main duties of the job

Join Emerald Place Clinic as an Occupational Therapist Assistant and change the lives of people with a range of Mental Health conditions. This role involves supporting Occupational Therapists, Nurses, and other MDT staff with care plans, assisting in structured activities, and building rapport with service users. The position requires working under supervision, contributing to assessments, and ensuring the effectiveness of activities. Benefits include career development, training opportunities, and a comprehensive package designed for employee wellbeing and growth, including 33 days of leave, health services, pension contributions, and more.

Job description

Are you an Occupational Therapist Assistant looking to work for a company that supports, values and recognises your dedication to delivering great healthcare? If so, this might be for you.

Join Emerald Place Clinic as an Occupational Therapist Assistant and change the lives of people with a range of Mental Health conditions.

Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, you will support the service in delivering structured activities and assisting in the planning for individual and group therapeutic interventions. You will build one-to-one rapports with service users to encourage participation in activities and empower recovery.

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will contribute to the assessment, monitoring, evaluation, and modification of structured activities in order to measure progression and ensure effectiveness.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be supported regionally and will have access to a variety of training and online courses to support your career development and growth.

The shift pattern is Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday 9:15am - 8:30pm for the first week and Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:15am - 8:30pm for the second week with a 32 minutes break. The weekly hours is 37.5   As an Occupational Therapist Assistant you will be:

• Assisting Occupational Therapists, Nurses and other MDT staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual care plans.
• Supporting service users to achieve their goals and access appropriate services.
• Maintaining adequate records, entering details in the service user healthcare records.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• GCSE/O-Levels (A-C) or a relevant NVQ2.
• Experience in a similar environment & Mental Health
• Verbal and written communication skills

Where you will be working:

Location: Emerald Place Clinic, Farmfield Drive, Charlwood, Horley, RH6 0BN

Emerald Place Clinic is a general adolescent inpatient unit for the care and treatment of young people aged 13 up to the age of 18. Young people who are admitted to the unit will have a primary diagnosis of mental illness across a wide range of disorders and complex needs.

These could include mental health conditions such as mood disorders and acute psychosis.  Additionally young people may have co-existing additional needs such as neurodevelopmental disorders, including mild learning disabilities or autism. A young person could also be admitted if they have disordered eating.

Emerald Place Clinic is located in a remote area with limited public transport links. Applicants will need to have access to reliable mode of transport to travel to and from the site.     What You’ll Get    At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £25,565
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and parking

About us:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

About us

Elysium Healthcare provides extensive healthcare services, including Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities, Autism, Children, and Education services across England and Wales. It is part of the global Ramsay Health Care organization, employing over 86,000 people worldwide. Elysium Healthcare emphasizes employee care through comprehensive benefits packages, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. Committed to inclusive recruitment, they require staff to uphold the welfare of service users and adhere to a safer recruitment policy.