Occupational Therapist Assistant

Introduction

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. 

JoinBrighton & Hove as an Occupational Therapist Assistant and change the lives young people aged 12 - 18 years with a prime diagnosis of eating disorders and who may have other metals health conditions.

Working 22.5 hours a week (Could we add flexible working hours including evenings and weekends and that this can be discussed further at interview)

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 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:

 Working at Brighton & Hove Clinic, you will join the multidisciplinary team that provides CAMHS Tier 4 service for young people aged 12 - 18 years with a prime diagnosis of eating disorders and who may have other metals health conditions.

Combining the NICE guidelines recommended therapies, the service creates bespoke programmes that provide person-centred care to support each person’s physical, medical and mental health needs. Young people will participate in psycho-education to support their care plans, and are given the opportunity to engage in therapeutic programmes such as mindfulness, family and trauma therapy. 

Working alongside the individual and their families, the MDT will collaboratively create care plans and risk assessments. You will empower individuals to manage and improve their health through their treatment within the community. 

The service operates 24/7. You will work shift patterns including weekends, bank holidays and nights. Standard shifts are 12.5 hours a day, working 3 days for three weeks and 4 days for one week. 

What you will get:

Annual salary of Annual salary of £25,545 Pro Rata

The equivalent of 33 days annual leave Pro Rata (inc 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 so you can truly enjoy this special time.

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.