# Occupational Therapist Assistant

**Company**: Priorygroup
**Location**: Newbury, Berkshire
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: £26,300
**Category**: Healthcare
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

Priory Hospital Newbury, located in Berkshire, is a level 2 rehabilitation service which supports male adults with mental health needs who are working towards a life back in the community. We also provide an acute service, for local male and female patients who are in crisis and require a short admission for support.

In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.

Key Responsibilities:

- Support the Occupational Therapist in planning and delivering therapeutic activities to promote patients’ independence, wellbeing and recovery.

- Assist patients in developing daily living skills, including personal care, self-care routines and practical life skills.

- Facilitate individual and group activities designed to improve social interaction, confidence, communication and engagement.

- Encourage patients to participate in meaningful occupations and therapeutic activities that support their individual recovery goals.

- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to support person-centred care and contribute to patients’ treatment plans.

- Monitor and report patients’ progress, engagement and any changes in presentation to the Occupational Therapist and wider clinical team.

- Help maintain a safe, supportive and therapeutic environment that promotes dignity, choice and independence.

- Support the preparation of therapeutic resources, activity programmes and group sessions in line with patients’ individual needs.

- Maintain accurate records of patient participation and ensure all activities are delivered in accordance with clinical policies and procedures.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise: We welcome applications from individuals who have a genuine interest in developing a career within psychology and mental health services. Applicants may hold a Psychology degree accredited by the British Psychological Society or currently be studying towards a Psychology degree. Experience working within a mental health setting and supporting individuals with a range of psychological needs would be advantageous.

Benefits:

- 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

## Skills

### Required
- Psychology
- mental health
- therapeutic activities
- patient care
- communication
- organisational skills
- interpersonal skills

### Nice to have
- psychometric measures
- clinical records
- multidisciplinary team
- leadership & management

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