About this role
Job summary Are you a recently Occupational Therapist looking to embark on a rewarding career, where you are supported in everything you do? If so, join The Spinney in Atherton on a Fixed term contract to cover maternity leave for 6-9 months. This post is a part time position for 30 hours per week. Working alongside a dedicated team you will be working at a medium and low secure services providing specialist treatment programmes for service users who have been detained under the Mental Health Act (1983) and have a history of offending behaviour. 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.
Main duties of the job This role at The Spinney involves working as an Occupational Therapist under a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The job is part-time for a duration of 6-9 months, requiring 30 hours of commitment per week. The role involves working alongside a dedicated team within a medium and low secure service, providing specialist treatment programs for individuals detained under the Mental Health Act. The working environment places a strong emphasis on teamwork, where professionals can gain hands-on experience with guidance from seasoned healthcare experts. This position is ideal for a recently qualified Occupational Therapist seeking to develop their career. Responsibilities include planning and facilitating group and individual evidence-based programs and building rapports with service users to aid in their recovery. The role also offers a variety of training opportunities aimed at career advancement.
About us Elysium Healthcare employs over 8,000 individuals and provides a specialized approach to care delivery through a network exceeding 80 services across England and Wales. The organization focuses on numerous sectors, including Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, offering growth opportunities for employees. Elysium Healthcare is a constituent of Ramsay Health Care, extending a global network across 10 countries with more than 86,000 staff globally. Elysium is committed to inclusive recruitment practices, placing emphasis on the safeguarding and welfare of service users. They follow safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and adhere to being a Disability Confident employer.
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you a recently Occupational Therapist looking to embark on a rewarding career, where you are supported in everything you do? If so, join The Spinney in Atherton on a Fixed term contract to cover maternity leave for 6-9 months. This post is a part time position for 30 hours per week.
Working alongside a dedicated team you will be working at a medium and low secure services providing specialist treatment programmes for service users who have been detained under the Mental Health Act (1983) and have a history of offending behaviour.
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:
Providing comprehensive OT assessments. 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 The Spinney 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 Effective written/verbal communication skills Where you will be working:
Location: Everest Road, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9NT
You will be working at The Spinney, a service which offer a range of care settings for male patients with personality disorder and/or mental illness. The purpose-built medium, low secure and rehabilitation wards, as well as a psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) are all set within an 11 acre site with extensive woodland and landscaped areas.
You will be working alongside a multidisciplinary team at The Spinney who have previously been recognised by the Association of Psychological Therapies (APT) for their ability to reinforce positive behaviour, prevention of challenging behaviour and successful interventions in a secure care setting.
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:
Annual base salary of £30,914 pro rata 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 your next employer:
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
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy, UK HCPC registration or applied for, evidence of ability to research, plan, implement and evaluate a project for specific groups, effective written/verbal communication skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Elysium Healthcare
Address Elysium Healthcare
Atherton
M46 9NT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)