Occupational Therapist Assistant

Occupational Therapist Assistant

Reference

PRI98871

Location

Priory Hospital Bristol, Heath House Lane, Stapleton, BS16 1EQ

Priory Group Division

Healthcare

Salary

£23,464 to £24,666 DoE

Hours

37.5

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Full Time

Job Advert Role Description

Priory Hospital Bristol is part of the Healthcare Division of Priory Group and has 77 beds over seven wards including Eating Disorders, Acute Mental Health, PICU, Rehabilitation and Recovery, Addiction treatment and general psychiatry.

We are looking to employ a full-time, enthusiastic occupational therapy assistant to work on our psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU).

You will be working under the supervision of a senior occupational therapist, supporting therapeutic goals and improving the care and lives of individuals, via 1:1 and group-based interventions.

Under the guidance of the occupational therapist, you will be involved in proactively planning and delivering therapy groups on the ward, encouraging involvement, and helping with developing practical skills and social interactions. You will also be responsible for effectively and accurately updating clinical records and computerised information.

Essential skills required:

• Compassion for others
• Good communication skills
• Good computer skills
• Confident in facilitating groups
• Ability to adapt in a busy environment

• A competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing by a further 2 days after 5 year's service.)
• Opportunities to develop and progress in a wide variety of care settings.
• Free Parking on site
• Subsidised meals on duty
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Disclosure check cost coverage
• Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training
• Online benefits and cashback rewards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Refer a friend bonuses
• Long service awards