Occupational Therapist (12 month term contrac)

Elysium Healthcare Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days leave

Career development

Ely-Vate rewards

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card

Life Assurance

Pension contribution

Meals on site

Onsite parking

Job summary

Elysium Healthcare’s Rosebank House in Reading is seeking an Occupational Therapist on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The role focuses on delivering evidence-based group and individual programmes under supervision, supporting service users’ recovery and independence.

You will develop and monitor OT treatment plans, engage with referrals both internally and to external agencies, and contribute to audits of clinical pathways while maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• UK HCPC registration or applied for
• Ability to research, plan, implement and evaluate a project for specific groups

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, planning and reviewing OT treatment programmes
• Under supervision, identifying and actioning referrals both in-house and to external agencies
• Supporting the planning, evaluation and audit of practices, clinical pathways and protocols
• Ensuring contemporaneous records and data are maintained following professional standards

Skills

Research planning

Project evaluation

Education

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Occupational Therapist (12 month term contrac)

Are you an Occupational Therapist looking to embark on a rewarding career, where you are supported in everything you do? If so, join Rosebank House in Reading, Berkshire give your career the best start.

Working alongside a dedicated team you will be working at a

24 hour specialist care and support

service which provides

for

people

with severe and enduring mental health needs. This is a a full time, fixed term contract covering maternity leave for 12 months.

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:

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 Rosebank House.

Ensuring that contemporaneous, written and electronic records and activity data are maintained following professional and services standards.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

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

Where you will be working:

Location

:

Lower Henley Road,

Caversham

, Reading,

RG4 5LE

You will be working at Rosebank House, a

24 hour specialist care and support

service

for

people

with severe and enduring mental health needs. People who come to Rosebank House have normally come from a hospital environment or have been sectioned under the Mental Health Act (1983).

You will be working at

the modern, purpose-built home with 13

en

-suite bedrooms, it is specifically designed with facilities to fully prepare patients for independence in the community. The focus of the service is on independent living skills as well as social inclusion, education and employment engagement. There are close links with the local community for residents to access local college, work placements and amenities.

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:

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

About us:

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

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust