This is an assistant post within the forensic occupational therapy team at Priory Hospital Stockton Hall, a medium secure hospital. The work is to support qualified occupational therapists in assessing patients and carrying out therapy and care plans, helping detained patients build independence and everyday life skills. It is a full-time role of 37.5 hours a week, delivering both one-to-one and group sessions within the mental illness service line. The role is entry level, and an appropriate-level DBS check is required.
What the job involves
- Assist qualified occupational therapists with planning, delivering and evaluating therapy and care plans
- Support patients to build independence and confidence through life skills and prescribed OT sessions
- Deliver individual and group sessions, encouraging patient interaction and participation in activities
- Keep clinical records and computerised information systems up to date, as directed by the occupational therapist
- Record and report patients' involvement in one-to-one and group sessions
- Refer unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences promptly to senior staff and document them appropriately
- Support the occupational therapist with clinical and OT assessments
- Help develop activity schedules and service line timetables
- Propose new ideas to improve patient experience, drawing on feedback from community groups and OT sessions
- Support group-wide programmes to promote consistent delivery across the Priory group
- Ensure services and support offer good value for money and support the aims of the site
- Act as a positive role model promoting the value of occupation and the Priory values
Skills & knowledge
- Natural empathy to support others through highs and lows
Checks & eligibility
- Successful disclosure at an appropriate level from DBS, Access NI or Disclosure Scotland
Nice to have
- Experience working in a health or social care setting
What’s offered
- Regular clinical and management supervision
- Support with personal and professional development
- DBS check cost covered by Priory
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Occupational Therapy Assistant employer: Priory Healthcare
South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work within a newly developed low secure forensic learning disability service at the state-of-the-art Springfield University Hospital. With a strong commitment to employee growth through excellent CPD opportunities, a supportive multidisciplinary team, and a focus on inclusivity and community involvement, this role provides a rewarding environment for those passionate about making a difference in mental health care.
