Description
Priory Hospital Newbury, located in Berkshire, is a level 2 rehabilitation service supporting male adults with mental health needs. The hospital also provides an acute service for local patients in crisis. As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, 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.
Benefits
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra day's 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