Occupational Therapist Assistant

You will be working alongside occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants and other members of the multidisciplinary team. You will be supporting therapeutic goals and improving the care and lives of individuals via group-based interventions.

Under the guidance of the occupational therapist, you will be involved in proactively planning and delivering therapy groups on the ward, encouraging involvement, and helping with developing practical skills and social interactions. You will also be responsible for effectively and accurately updating clinical records and computerised information, in a timely manner.

We are looking to employ either a part-time enthusiastic occupational therapy assistants to work across three acute wards., Compassion for others
- Good communication skills
- Good computer skills
- Confident in facilitating groups
- Ability to adapt in a busy environment

Desirable experience:
- Experience of working in a health and social care setting

Priory Hospital Bristol is part of the Healthcare Division of Priory Group and has 77 beds over seven wards including Eating Disorders, Acute Mental Health, PICU, Rehabilitation and Recovery, Addiction treatment and general psychiatry., As one of the UK's leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services, Priory promise a challenging and fulfilling career with the support of a world class organisation willing to invest in your development. Across our network of hospitals, residential care homes and supported living services, we are making a real and lasting difference to the lives of the people we support.

• Excellent salary


• Free on-site parking


• Supplemented meals


• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays


• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave


• Enhanced maternity pay


• 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


• Fully funded DBS