Priory
Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology
Location: Priory Hospital Southampton
Compensation: £26,300 / year
Description
Priory Hospital Southampton
Salary - £26,300
Full-time - 37.5 hours
Priory Hospital Southampton has an opportunity for an Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team. You’ll be working Monday to Friday, with weekend cover on a rota basis.
Priory Hospital Southampton, Marchwood, Southampton is a residential mental health service providing acute and eating disorder care for adult males and females. It is accessible by public transport, with a bus stop at the end of the access road and Totton railway station approximately 5 miles away, with Redbridge station around 7 miles away. Due to the service's location, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.
What you'll be doing
Working alongside the Occupational Therapist and wider multidisciplinary team, you’ll help patients develop and maintain skills that support their mental, emotional, physical and social wellbeing. You’ll play an important role in encouraging participation in self-care, life skills, therapeutic and recreational activities, helping patients build confidence, independence and a greater sense of purpose.
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As part of the role you will:
- Support the Occupational Therapist and wider MDT with assessments, care plans and the delivery of therapeutic activities and interventions.
- Encourage and support patients to take part in self-care, life skills, therapeutic and recreational groups, helping to build confidence, independence and a sense of purpose.
- Record and report patient progress and participation, contribute ideas to improve activities and help create engaging schedules that meet patients’ individual needs.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
Essential for the role
Candidates must have GCSEs or O-Levels (grades A–C), a relevant NVQ Level 2 qualification, or equivalent practical experience.
The following experience would be beneficial
This is an entry-level role; however, prior experience working in a health and social care setting is beneficial
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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
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra day’s annual leave
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
- 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
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
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