Occupational Therpay Assistant

Hazelwood House is a 14 bedded low secure unit for adults with mental health & learning difficulties.

We have a strong focus on recovery and enabling patients to live fulfiled lives.

Are you patient focused and want to make a difference to the lives of patients & their families?

Hazelwood House is a low secure unit for adult males with learning difficulties and mental health needs based near Chesterfield and we were recently rated as outstanding by the CQC.

You will work with the Occupational Therapist in producing an Activities Programme for patients.

As part of a wider Multi-disciplinary team the Occupational Therapy Assistant will assist our Occupational Therapist, Healthcare Assistants and Nurses in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual care plans.

You will collaborate with professional and clinical colleagues, participating in departmental meetings and occasionally contributing at case conferences or multi-disciplinary team meetings as directed

You will need to maintain accurate and up-to-date records ensuring important information, observations and events are recorded and/or reported as appropriate in accordance with Priory policies and procedures

It is desirable that you will have relevant experience within mental health services.