Occupational Therapist

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Aberbeeg; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development and training

Blue Light Card

Free/subsidised meals

Job summary

Aberbeeg Hospital, part of Elysium Healthcare, is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a specialist mental health service for women with emerging or personality disorders.

You will plan and deliver evidence-based group and individual programmes, work with a multidisciplinary team, and develop your professional skills.

Qualifications

• Essential requirements: Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy and UK HCPC registration (or applied for).
• Evidence of ability to research, plan, implement and evaluate a project for specific groups.
• Effective written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive OT assessments.
• Under supervision, planning and reviewing OT treatment programmes.
• Under supervision, identifying and actioning referrals both in-house, including support staff, and to external agencies.
• Supporting the planning, evaluation, and audit of practices, clinical pathways and protocols at St Mary's Hospital.
• Maintaining contemporaneous records following professional standards.

Skills

Effective written/verbal communication

Research skills

Education

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

UK HCPC registration or applied for

Job description

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to take the next step in your career within a supportive and specialist mental health environment? If so, join Aberbeeg Hospital and use your expertise to make a meaningful difference to the lives of service users while continuing to develop professionally. Working alongside a dedicated team you will be working at a service that provides specialist care that is specifically designed to support women that have a diagnosis of an emerging or personality disorders. You will be a part of an environment that has a strong emphasis on teamwork and will enjoy hands-on experience, receiving guidance and supervision from experienced healthcare professionals. You will have continuous access to a range of training opportunities to move your career forward. Under supervision, you will be responsible for planning and facilitating evidence-based group and individual programmes. You will create individual rapports with service users to empower recovery. A range of training opportunities are available that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations., Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to take the next step in your career within a supportive and specialist mental health environment? If so, join Aberbeeg Hospital and use your expertise to make a meaningful difference to the lives of service users while continuing to develop professionally. Working alongside a dedicated team you will be working at a service that provides specialist care that is specifically designed to support women that have a diagnosis of an emerging or personality disorders. You will be a part of an environment that has a strong emphasis on teamwork and will enjoy hands‑on experience, receiving guidance and supervision from experienced healthcare professionals. You will have continuous access to a range of training opportunities to move your career forward. Under supervision, you will be responsible for planning and facilitating evidence-based group and individual programmes. You will create individual rapports with service users to empower recovery. A range of training opportunities are available that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations As an Occupational Therapist you will be:

• Providing comprehensive OT assessments.
• Under supervision, planning and reviewing OT treatment programmes.
• Under supervision, identifying and actioning referrals both in-house, including support staff, and to external agencies
• Supporting the planning, evaluation, and audit of practices, clinical pathways and protocols at St Mary's Hospital.
• Ensuring that contemporaneous, written and electronic records and activity data are maintained following professional and services standards. Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to take the next step in your career within a supportive and specialist mental health environment? Join Elysium Healthcare at Aberbeeg Hospital and make a difference to the lives of service users while continuing your professional development. You'll work alongside a dedicated team to provide specialist care designed for women diagnosed with emerging or personality disorders. Enjoy a teamwork environment with hands‑on experience, guidance, and supervision from experienced healthcare professionals, plus access to ongoing training opportunities. Your responsibilities include planning and facilitating evidence-based group and individual programmes, creating rapports with service users to empower recovery, and maintaining contemporaneous records. Essential requirements are a Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy, UK HCPC registration, and effective communication skills., A Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• A UK HCPC registration or applied for
• Evidence of ability to research, plan, implement and evaluate a project for specific groups
• Effective written/verbal communication skills, A Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy. A UK HCPC registration or applied for. Evidence of ability to research, plan, implement and evaluate a project for specific groups. Effective written/verbal communication skills. Elysium Healthcare is a major healthcare provider with over 8,000 employees. Operating over 80 services across England and Wales, Elysium focuses on Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education sectors. Part of Ramsay Health Care, Elysium is part of a global network extending across 10 countries with over 86,000 staff worldwide. This network offers unique opportunities for growth and career development. Elysium is committed to inclusive recruitment and is a Disability Confident employer. Their staff are required to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users, with all candidates subject to a DBS disclosure. They follow safer recruitment practices for all appointments., Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 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
• You will be working at Aberbeeg, a low secure service for men which aims to make sure that each service user receives an individualised formulation of needs, to ensure that the care and treatment delivered is appropriate. Aberbeeg is located within the boundaries of the county borough of Blaenau Gwent, set in 11.5 acres of land with beautiful views of the Welsh countryside. Aberbeeg uses a twelve week therapeutic planning model alongside the "Safewards" model of care. This means that service users have a therapeutic timetable devised collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team using meaningful and smart goals for a twelve week period. Following this, the timetable is reviewed and changed to reflect the development and achievements made. Aberbeeg is located within the boundaries of the county borough of Blaina Gwent. Set in 11.5 acres of land with beautiful views of the Welsh countryside. What You'll Get 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.

Benefits

• Annual base salary of £45,700
• 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 & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing 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/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking