About this role
Job summary
Are you a recently graduated Occupational Therapist looking to embark on a rewarding career, where you are supported in everything you do? If so, join St Mary's Hospital and give your career the best start. Working alongside a dedicated team you will be working at a service that provides specialised services for people with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI), progressive neurological conditions. 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 aspiration.
Main duties of the job
As a Graduate Occupational Therapist, you will be providing comprehensive OT assessments, planning and reviewing OT treatment programmes under supervision, and identifying and actioning referrals both in-house and to external agencies. You will support the planning, evaluation, and audit of practices, clinical pathways and protocols at St Mary's Hospital. Successful candidates will maintain written and electronic records and activity data following professional standards.
Working alongside a multi-disciplinary team at St Marys, you will ensure those in care are supported to make decisions, access the community, and live more independently. You'll enjoy hands-on experience with guidance from experienced healthcare professionals. Elysium Healthcare offers a comprehensive benefits package including a competitive salary, 33 days annual leave, career development opportunities, and support for your wellbeing.
About us
Elysium Healthcare, part of Ramsay Health Care, has over 8,000 employees and operates over 80 services across England and Wales, covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education. Their global network extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people. Elysium is committed to the wellbeing and career growth of its employees, offering a variety of training and development opportunities. St Marys Hospital in Warrington provides specialized services for individuals with Acquired Brain Injuries and progressive neurological conditions. Elysium practices safer recruitment and is a Disability Confident employer, ensuring a commitment to inclusive and accessible recruitment processes. All staff at Elysium contribute to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
As a Graduate 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: St Mary’s Hospital, Floyd Drive, Warrington, Greater Manchester, WA2 8DB
- St Mary’s provides specialised services for people with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI), progressive neurological conditions.
- You will work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to ensure those in care are supported to make decisions and access the community.
- Skills are taught and support given to promote recovery and develop confidence in order for them to live a more independent life.
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:
- A Competitive Annual Salary
- 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
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, effective written/verbal communication skills, and the ability to research, plan, implement, and evaluate projects for specific groups.
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
Warrington
WA2 8DB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)