Occupational Therapy Assistant

Priory Group; Abergavenny; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend

Job summary

Priory Hospital Llanarth Court is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the team on a full-time basis, working 37.5 hours per week at Llanarth Court in Monmouthshire. The role supports Occupational Therapists and the Therapy Team to deliver engaging, person-centred interventions for patients with mental health needs.

This entry-level position requires GCSEs/O-Levels (A–C) or equivalent, with an NVQ Level 2 or practical experience; prior health and social care exposure is beneficial.

Qualifications

• GCSEs or O-Levels (A–C) required or equivalent practical experience.
• NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent experience considered relevant for the role.
• This is an entry-level role; prior experience in health and social care is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, person-centred interventions with OT team to support patients in developing independence and everyday living skills.
• Support delivery of group and one-to-one therapeutic activities across wards and hospital grounds.
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress and maintain accurate clinical notes and documentation.
• Assist in reducing restrictive interventions and manage incidents of violence or aggression to promote safety.

Education

GCSEs or O-Levels (A–C)

NVQ Level 2 qualification

Job description

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Llanarth Court

Compensation: £26,300 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Llanarth Court

Salary - £26,300 per annum

Hours - 37.5 hours per week

Llanarth Court is looking for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the team full-time, working 37.5 hours per week.

Priory Hospital Llanarth Court, located in the rural area of Usk, Monmouthshire, offers secure services for adult males and females. We provide a specialist assessment and treatment service for people with mental health conditions who present with a variety of behaviours that challenge.

What you'll be doing

As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will work closely with Occupational Therapists and the wider Therapy Team to deliver engaging, person-centred interventions that support patients in developing independence, building confidence and improving their everyday living skills.

As part of the job role, you will:

• Support the delivery of group and one-to-one therapeutic and recreational activities across the wards, hospital grounds and community.
• Help patients develop essential daily living skills, including cooking, laundry and cleaning, as well as more complex life skills and routines.
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress, maintaining accurate clinical notes and documentation of interventions.
• Support the reduction of restrictive interventions and assist in managing incidents of violence and aggression when required, promoting a safe and supportive environment.

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

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.

• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days 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.