Occupational Therapy Assistant
Full time
£14,782 per year
Healthcare | Allied Health | Occupational Therapy
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Private Healthcare
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology
Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: Priory Hospital Bristol
Compensation: £14,782 / year
Description
We are looking to employ an enthusiastic occupational therapy assistant to work on our eating disorder unit, at Priory Hospital Bristol. The role is part-time, based on 22.5 hours a week.
You will be working alongside an occupational therapist and other members of the multidisciplinary team, supporting therapeutic goals and improving the care and lives of individuals with an eating disorder.
What you'll be doing
You will be involved in planning and facilitating leisure-based therapy groups on the ward that promote meaningful activity and social interaction. Under the guidance of the occupational therapist, you will also facilitate one-to-one sessions with patients in line with their occupational therapy treatment plan. You will be responsible for updating clinical records in a timely manner to document patient interactions.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
Essential skills required: - Compassion for others - Ability to plan and facilitate group activities - Good communication skills - Good computer skills.
Desirable experience: - Experience of working in a health and social care setting.
For more information about the role, please contact Kayleigh Lewton, Lead Occupational Therapist, on 0117 9525255.
What we will give you in return
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology
Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: Priory Hospital Bristol
Compensation: £14,782 / year
Description
We are looking to employ an enthusiastic occupational therapy assistant to work on our eating disorder unit, at Priory Hospital Bristol. The role is part-time, based on 22.5 hours a week.
You will be working alongside an occupational therapist and other members of the multidisciplinary team, supporting therapeutic goals and improving the care and lives of individuals with an eating disorder.
What you'll be doing
You will be involved in planning and facilitating leisure-based therapy groups on the ward that promote meaningful activity and social interaction. Under the guidance of the occupational therapist, you will also facilitate one-to-one sessions with patients in line with their occupational therapy treatment plan. You will be responsible for updating clinical records in a timely manner to document patient interactions.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
Essential skills required: - Compassion for others - Ability to plan and facilitate group activities - Good communication skills - Good computer skills.
Desirable experience: - Experience of working in a health and social care setting.
For more information about the role, please contact Kayleigh Lewton, Lead Occupational Therapist, on 0117 9525255.
What we will give you in return
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
- Free on-site parking
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
Salary range
- £14,782 per year
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