Overview
Working in healthcare is more than just a job. It's a chance to change lives. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to recruit to the position of Regional Occupational Therapist Assistant to join the therapy department in our Learning Disability & Autism services in the North & Midlands.
This is an exciting and unique opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team to support service users across a number of small complex care services, and residential care homes in East Midlands, Staffordshire and potentially other services within the Yorkshire & Midlands region.
Key Responsibilities
* Work 37.5 hours a week.
* Assist in clinically related activities and administration.
* Engage with the multidisciplinary team and ensure service users are fully engaged in their care pathway.
* Support Autistic adults and adults with a Learning Disability with their goals, encouraging independence and development of life skills.
* Deliver high quality therapeutic intervention with guidance and supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist.
* Support patients within community integration, run community based activities, link in with relevant community services, and use public transport and local resources as required.
* Assist to deliver therapeutic activities, ensuring they are individualized and meaningful.
* Keep concise and informative records of sessions and assessments through Carenotes /OT documents.
* Participate in induction, training and education of students and other staff.
* Work collaboratively with the Regional Multi‑Disciplinary Team members on patient activity.
* Attend clinical meetings and provide accurate feedback on patient activity.
* Participate in monthly clinical supervision with Occupational Therapists and the organisation's appraisal system.
* Support hospital's quality improvement programme.
* Travel to different services within the geographical region; a driver’s licence and access to a car is required and mileage is paid.
* Training opportunities will be available for the successful candidate, alongside clinical and management supervision.
Qualifications & Skills
* UK Driver’s Licence with access to a vehicle.
* GCSE/O-Levels (A‑C) or a relevant NVQ2.
* Experience supporting Autistic Adults, people with Learning Disabilities and those with Mental Health Conditions.
* Verbal and written communication skills.
* Effective computer skills.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Experience engaging patients in a range of activities.
* Previous experience of organising/facilitating social events and activities.
* Relevant certificates, courses and skills that would enhance the delivery and diversity of therapeutic activities.
* Outside the box thinking.
Benefits
* Annual salary of £25,058.
* 33 days annual leave (incl. Bank Holidays) plus birthday off.
* Subsidised meals.
* Free parking.
* Wellbeing support and activities to maintain a great work‑life balance.
* Career development and training.
* Pension contribution.
* Life Assurance.
* Enhanced Maternity Package.
About Employer
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.
All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure. The company promotes safeguarding and the welfare of service users.
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