Occupational Therapist Assistant

NHS; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare company as an Occupational Therapist Assistant at Barnet Lane Clinic, a rehabilitation service for mental health. You will support structured activities under supervision, contributing to patient recovery and development while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

33 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

Free meals and parking

Wellbeing support and activities

Career development and training

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Retail discounts and special offers

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar environment & Mental Health required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care plans.
• Support service users in achieving their goals and accessing services.
• Maintain records in service user healthcare records.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

GCSE/O-Levels (A-C) or NVQ2

Job description

Job summary

This is an opportunity for an Occupational Therapist Assistant to join Barnet Lane Clinic, a 30-bed rehabilitation service for men and women with mental illness including personality disorders. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to support the delivery of structured activities and therapeutic interventions, with the aim of encouraging participation and empowering recovery.

Main duties of the job

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will contribute to the assessment, monitoring, evaluation, and modification of structured activities to measure progression and ensure effectiveness. You will build one-to-one rapports with service users to encourage participation in activities and empower recovery. 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.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is an established, stable and agile healthcare company with over 8,000 employees and a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education. As part of the global Ramsay Health Care network, there are opportunities for growth and progression.

Details

• Date posted: 21 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £26,125 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1306428492
• Job locations: Elysium Healthcare, Borehamwood, WD6 3QU

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 Barnet Lane Clinic as an Occupational Therapist Assistant and change the lives of men and women with a mental illness.

Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, you will support the service in delivering structured activities and assist in planning 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 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:

• To assist Occupational Therapists, Nurses and other MDT staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual care plans.
• Support service users to achieve their goals and access appropriate services.
• To maintain 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:

Location: Cornerstone House, Barnet Lane, Elstree, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire WD6 3QU

Barnet Lane Clinic is a 30-bed rehabilitation service for men and women with a mental illness including those diagnosed with a personality disorder. The service specialises in working with individuals who may have had placement breakdowns and need intensive review and support to help them move to more independent living.

What you will get:

• Annual salary of £26,125
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and 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.

About your next employer:

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.