About this role
Job summary Are you a recently qualified Occupational Therapist looking to embark on a rewarding career, where you are supported in everything you do? If so, join Aberbeeg in Abertillery and give your career the best start. Working alongside a dedicated team you will be working at a service that provides specialist care that is specifically designed to support men requiring low and medium secure mental health services. 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 y
Main duties of the job As a Graduate Occupational Therapist with Elysium Healthcare, you will join a dedicated team in Abertillery, providing specialist mental health services for men. Under supervision, you will conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments, plan and review treatment programmes, and identify in-house and external referrals. Your role involves ensuring that practice and clinical pathways are evaluated and audited, while maintaining records in line with professional standards. You will have access to training and career advancement opportunities, as Elysium Healthcare supports your professional growth in a collaborative environment.
About us Elysium Healthcare is a leading provider of mental health care services with over 8,000 employees. They operate over 80 services in England and Wales, offering a broad range of care including mental health, neurological, and learning disabilities. Elysium places a strong emphasis on the least restrictive practice, personalized care plans, and professional development. Being part of Ramsay Health Care, they have a global presence in 10 countries, ensuring a wealth of opportunities for career growth. They offer comprehensive benefits to support the wellbeing and future of their employees.
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you a recently qualified Occupational Therapist looking to embark on a rewarding career, where you are supported in everything you do? If so, join Aberbeeg in Abertillery and give your career the best start.
Working alongside a dedicated team you will be working at a service that provides specialist care that is specifically designed to support men requiring low and medium secure mental health services. 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 St Mary's Hospital. 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: Pendarren Road,Aberbeeg, Abertillery, NP13 2DA
Aberbeeg Hospital is Nestled in 11.5 acres of the stunning Welsh countryside in Caerphilly and provides a safe and supportive environment for men requiring low and medium secure mental health services. Our dedicated Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) places least restrictive practice at the heart of every personalised care plan.
Aberbeeg uses a twelve-week therapeutic planning model alongside the “Safewards” model of care. This means that service users have a therapeutic timetable devised collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team using meaningful and smart goals for a twelve-week period. Following this, the timetable is reviewed and changed to reflect the development and achievements made.
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 £32,073 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 us:
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
Abertillery
NP13 2DA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)