We are currently looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team based in Hassocks.
Priory Hospital Burgess Hill is a purpose-built hospital set in attractive spacious grounds, in a rural setting within easy reach of the A23 and local amenities.
We offer a specialist service in providing care for people with mental illnesses, split across three wards:
Neptune: Male PICU
Jupiter: Male PICU
Venus: Male ACUTE.
In this role, you will support our Occupational Therapy department, being proactive in offering activities which will contribute to the daily engagement and recovery of our patients.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Working alongside occupational therapy staff in the delivery of the ward programme.
2. Running planned sessions independently or with other professionals.
3. Enabling patients to address specific needs in relation to health and well-being, respecting their dignity, wishes and beliefs, and involving them in decision making and goals.
4. Identifying and assessing potential risks involved in managing safe practice for all activities within the hospital, outside of the ward, and in the wider community.
5. Carrying out individual sessions on/off the ward and in community settings as directed by the multi-disciplinary team.
6. Reporting back on agreed aspects of assessment, such as observations in groups and in individual sessions on patient’s physical, social, and emotional well-being.
7. Maintaining up-to-date and accurate clinical records in accordance with professional and departmental standards.
8. Participating in induction and refresher training.
What do we need from you?
1. Proven or accredited skills in Art, Music, Drama, or Education.
2. Experience within a mental health or care environment is desirable.
3. General education to GCSE level including Maths, English, and IT.
Our Benefits:
1. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus your birthday off.
2. A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP).
3. Career development.
4. Flexible benefits including preferential rates and access to schemes such as gym membership, healthcare cash plan, and shopping discounts.
Free on-site parking.
£1 meals.
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