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 Gregory House in Cumbria 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 a Learning Disability and Autism service, providing care and support to 24 adults who have a learning disability and/or mental health needs. 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 is for a recently qualified Occupational Therapist looking to start their career at Gregory House in Cumbria. You will work alongside a team at a specialist service for Learning Disabilities and Autism, supporting 24 adults with various needs. The environment emphasizes teamwork and offers hands-on experience under supervision. You will be involved in planning and facilitating evidence-based group and individual programmes. Key responsibilities include providing comprehensive OT assessments, planning and reviewing OT treatment programmes, and identifying referrals. You'll also support the evaluation of clinical pathways and maintain written and electronic records following professional standards.
About us Elysium Healthcare employs over 8,000 people and operates a network of over 80 services across England and Wales, focusing on Mental Health, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education. It is part of Ramsay Health Care, which has a global network in 10 countries employing over 86,000 people. Elysium Healthcare is recognized for its unique approach to care delivery and is a Disability Confident employer committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. The organisation stresses the importance of each staff member's responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users.
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 Gregory House in Cumbria 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 a Learning Disability and Autism service, providing care and support to 24 adults who have a learning disability and/or mental health needs.
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: Furness Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3PD
You will be working at Gregory House, a Learning Disability and Autism service, providing care and support to 24 adults who have a learning disability and/or mental health needs.
You will work alongside the team at Gregory House, helping to provide a specialist provision. The service has an enhanced level of support to allow people with continuing challenging behaviour and high support needs to be cared for in the least restrictive setting possible, but within a service which is robust and structured enough to meet their ongoing needs and risks.
The service ensures people lead good and meaningful everyday lives, where they have choice and control, accessing mainstream services and facilities, engaging in work and training, in leisure opportunities, hobbies and areas of personal interest. Gregory House encourages people to be as independent as possible with the long-term aim of people moving onto a more independent living 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 £39,400 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 projects, 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
Workington
CA14 3PD
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)