This is an exciting opportunity to join Thornford Park Hospital as an Occupational Therapist Assistant, supporting the delivery of structured activities and therapeutic interventions for individuals with mental illness, complex care needs, and personality disorders. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team and have access to training and development opportunities to further your career.
Main duties of the job
As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to support the planning and implementation of individual and group therapeutic interventions. You will build rapport with service users to encourage their participation in activities and empower their recovery. You will contribute to the assessment, monitoring, evaluation, and modification of structured activities to measure progression and ensure effectiveness.
Job responsibilities
As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will:
* Assist Occupational Therapists, Nurses, and other MDT staff in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individual care plans.
* Support service users to achieve their goals and access appropriate services.
* Maintain adequate records, entering details in the service user healthcare records.
Minimum Requirements
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:
You will work at Thornford Park, which is a combination of medium secure and low secure units and rehabilitation flats. The service provides a seamless internal care pathway supporting and empowering patients in their recovery and rehabilitation.
What you will get:
* Annual salary of £25,351
* The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
* Subsidised meals
* Free parking
* Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
* Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
* Pension contribution to secure your future.
* Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
* Enhanced Maternity Package to enjoy this special time.
There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers, and much more.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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