Job summary This is an opportunity for an Occupational Therapist Assistant to join Emerald Place, a 12-bed general adolescent inpatient unit for young people aged 13 to 18 with a primary diagnosis of mental illness. The role involves supporting the Occupational Therapist in delivering structured activities and interventions to help service users achieve their goals and access appropriate services. Main duties of the job 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. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team and will have access to training and development opportunities to support your career growth. About us Elysium Healthcare is an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Date posted 14 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £23,692.50 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 1222715326 Job locations Elysium Healthcare Charlwood RH6 0BN Job description Job responsibilities 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 as an Occupational Therapist Assistant and change the lives of young people aged 13 up to the age of 18. You will be part of a team who supports young people who have a primary diagnosis of mental illness including those with neurodevelopmental disorders, mild learning disability and autism and those with disordered eating. 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. As an Occupational Therapist Assistant you will be: •Assisting the 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, Farmfield Drive, Charlwood, Surrey, RH6 0BN Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Elysium Healthcare have worked in partnership to provide a new purpose-built Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in Surrey. Emerald Place Clinic is a 12-bed general adolescent inpatient unit for the care and treatment of young people aged 13 up to the age of 18. You will be part of a team who supports young people who have a primary diagnosis of mental illness including those with neurodevelopmental disorders, mild learning disability and autism and those with disordered eating. What you will get: •Annual salary of £23,692.50 •The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off •Free meals and 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 so you can truly enjoy this special time. There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more. About your next employer: You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 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. Job description Job responsibilities 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 as an Occupational Therapist Assistant and change the lives of young people aged 13 up to the age of 18. You will be part of a team who supports young people who have a primary diagnosis of mental illness including those with neurodevelopmental disorders, mild learning disability and autism and those with disordered eating. 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. As an Occupational Therapist Assistant you will be: •Assisting the 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, Farmfield Drive, Charlwood, Surrey, RH6 0BN Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Elysium Healthcare have worked in partnership to provide a new purpose-built Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in Surrey. Emerald Place Clinic is a 12-bed general adolescent inpatient unit for the care and treatment of young people aged 13 up to the age of 18. You will be part of a team who supports young people who have a primary diagnosis of mental illness including those with neurodevelopmental disorders, mild learning disability and autism and those with disordered eating. What you will get: •Annual salary of £23,692.50 •The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off •Free meals and 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 so you can truly enjoy this special time. There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more. About your next employer: You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 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. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE/O-Levels (A-C) or a relevant NVQ2, and experience in a similar environment and mental health setting. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE/O-Levels (A-C) or a relevant NVQ2, and experience in a similar environment and mental health setting. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Elysium Healthcare Address Elysium Healthcare Charlwood RH6 0BN Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)