Occupational Therapist Assistant

This is an opportunity to work as an Occupational Therapist Assistant at Pinhoe View, a new purpose-built facility in Exeter where a range of mental health services are provided for adults with acute mental health conditions. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team supporting the delivery of structured activities and interventions to empower recovery for the service users.

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will support the Occupational Therapist in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individual care plans. You will work closely with service users to help them achieve their goals and access appropriate services. Your responsibilities will include maintaining adequate records and contributing to the assessment, monitoring, evaluation, and modification of structured activities.

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 Pinhoe View as an Occupational Therapist Assistant and change the lives of men and women who have enduring mental health problems.

Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, you will support the service in delivering structured activities and assist in the planning for individual and group therapeutic interventions. You will build one-to-one rapport 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 NVQ
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• Experience in a similar environment & mental health.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

Where you will be working:

Location: Pinhoe View, College Way, Exeter, EX1 3PZ

Pinhoe View is a new purpose-built facility where a range of mental health services are provided for adults with acute mental health conditions across two wards and eight individual flats. The 24-hour acute inpatient service is supported by a full multidisciplinary team, which specialises in the assessment, treatment and stabilisation of people suffering from a significant mental health episode and in crisis.

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £25,058
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & platform Ely-Vate;
  Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and onsite free parking

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