Elysium Healthcare

Occupational Therapist Assistant

The closing date is 20 September 2025

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join Emerald Place Clinic as an Occupational Therapist Assistant, where you will have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people aged 13 to 18 with a range of mental health needs. You will be part of a dedicated and supportive team, and will have access to various training and development opportunities to help you grow in your career.

Main duties of the job

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to support the delivery of structured activities and assist in the planning of individual and group therapeutic interventions. You will build one-to-one relationships with service users to encourage their participation in activities and empower their recovery. You will also contribute to the assessment, monitoring, evaluation, and modification of structured activities to measure progression and ensure effectiveness.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is ample opportunity for growth and development within the organization.

Details

Date posted

22 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,058 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1348916148

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Charlwood

RH6 0BN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an Occupational Therapist Assistant looking to work for a company that supports, values and recognises your dedication to delivering great healthcare? If so, this might be for you. 

Join Emerald Place Clinic as an Occupational Therapist Assistant and change the lives of people aged 13 up to aged 18 with range of mental health needs. 

Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, you will support the service in delivering structured activities and assisting in the planning for individual and group therapeutic interventions. You will build one-to-one rapports with service users to encourage participation in activities and empower recovery. 

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will contribute to the assessment, monitoring, evaluation, and modification of structured activities in order to measure progression and ensure effectiveness. 

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be supported regionally and will have access to a variety of training and online courses to support your career development and growth. 

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant you will be:

  • To assist Occupational Therapists, Nurses and other MDT staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual care plans.
  • Support service users to achieve their goals and access appropriate services.
  • To maintain adequate records, entering details in the service user healthcare records.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • GCSE/O-Levels (A-C) or a relevant NVQ2. 
  • Experience in a similar environment & Mental Health
  • Verbal and written communication skills

Where you will be working:

Location: Emerald Place, Farmfield Drive, Charlwood, Surrey, RH6 0BN Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Elysium Healthcare have worked in partnership to provide a new purpose-built inpatient Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in Surrey. Emerald Place Clinic is a 12-bed general adolescent inpatient unit for the care and treatment of young people aged 13 up to the age of 18 who require inpatient care for the assessment and/or treatment of a range of Mental Health difficulties.

What you will get:

  • Annual salary of £25,058
  • The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
  • Free meals and parking
  • Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
  • Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
  • Pension contribution to secure your future.
  • Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
  • Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.

About your next employer:

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an Occupational Therapist Assistant looking to work for a company that supports, values and recognises your dedication to delivering great healthcare? If so, this might be for you. 

Join Emerald Place Clinic as an Occupational Therapist Assistant and change the lives of people aged 13 up to aged 18 with range of mental health needs. 

Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, you will support the service in delivering structured activities and assisting in the planning for individual and group therapeutic interventions. You will build one-to-one rapports with service users to encourage participation in activities and empower recovery. 

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will contribute to the assessment, monitoring, evaluation, and modification of structured activities in order to measure progression and ensure effectiveness. 

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be supported regionally and will have access to a variety of training and online courses to support your career development and growth. 

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant you will be:

  • To assist Occupational Therapists, Nurses and other MDT staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual care plans.
  • Support service users to achieve their goals and access appropriate services.
  • To maintain adequate records, entering details in the service user healthcare records.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • GCSE/O-Levels (A-C) or a relevant NVQ2. 
  • Experience in a similar environment & Mental Health
  • Verbal and written communication skills

Where you will be working:

Location: Emerald Place, Farmfield Drive, Charlwood, Surrey, RH6 0BN Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Elysium Healthcare have worked in partnership to provide a new purpose-built inpatient Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in Surrey. Emerald Place Clinic is a 12-bed general adolescent inpatient unit for the care and treatment of young people aged 13 up to the age of 18 who require inpatient care for the assessment and/or treatment of a range of Mental Health difficulties.

What you will get:

  • Annual salary of £25,058
  • The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
  • Free meals and parking
  • Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
  • Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
  • Pension contribution to secure your future.
  • Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
  • Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.

About your next employer:

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 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

  • You will need to have GCSE/O-Levels (A-C) or a relevant NVQ2, as well as experience in a similar environment and mental health setting. Strong verbal and written communication skills are also required.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • You will need to have GCSE/O-Levels (A-C) or a relevant NVQ2, as well as experience in a similar environment and mental health setting. Strong verbal and written communication skills are also required.

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).

Additional information

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

Charlwood

RH6 0BN


Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Charlwood

RH6 0BN


Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Elysium Healthcare

recruitment@elysiumhealthcare.co.uk

Details

Date posted

22 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,058 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1348916148

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Charlwood

RH6 0BN


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