Elysium Healthcare

Occupational Therapist Assistant - Part Time

The closing date is 07 February 2026

Job summary

The role of an Occupational Therapist Assistant at The Chimneys clinic is to support the delivery of structured activities and assist in the planning of individual and group therapeutic interventions. The assistant will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to build rapport with service users, encourage participation, and contribute to the assessment, monitoring, and evaluation of activities to measure progression and ensure effectiveness.

Main duties of the job

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting Occupational Therapists, Nurses, and other multidisciplinary team members in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individual care plans. You will support service users to achieve their goals and access appropriate services, as well as maintain adequate records and enter details in the service user healthcare records.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a leading provider of mental health, neurological, learning disabilities, and autism services in the UK. With over 8,000 employees and a network of over 90 services, Elysium offers a unique approach to the delivery of care and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Details

Date posted

10 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,058 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1442167241

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Bury St Edmunds

IP30 9LR


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 The Chimneys as an Occupational Therapist Assistant and change the lives of women ages 18 years and over with Mental Health conditions.  

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. 

This role is a part time position of 19 hours per week.   

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant you will be:

  • Assisting Occupational Therapists, Nurses and other MDT staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual care plans.
  • Supporting service users to achieve their goals and access appropriate services.
  • Maintaining 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: New Rd, Rougham, Bury St Edmunds, Bury Saint Edmunds IP30 9LR

You will be working at The Chimneys Clinic, a 12 bedded service providing specialist care that is specifically designed to support women that have a diagnosis of an emerging or personality disorder.

Working alongside the multidisciplinary team at The Chimney’s, you will support with mindful practice, high levels of engagement and think on your feet to create activities to aid the recovery for each young woman within their journey.

The focus of the service is to enable the young women to work on ways to decrease harmful behaviours and replace them with effective strategies to enhance their lives and help them reach their personal life goals.

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 £25,058 pro rata
  • 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 meals and 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 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 The Chimneys as an Occupational Therapist Assistant and change the lives of women ages 18 years and over with Mental Health conditions.  

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. 

This role is a part time position of 19 hours per week.   

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant you will be:

  • Assisting Occupational Therapists, Nurses and other MDT staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual care plans.
  • Supporting service users to achieve their goals and access appropriate services.
  • Maintaining 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: New Rd, Rougham, Bury St Edmunds, Bury Saint Edmunds IP30 9LR

You will be working at The Chimneys Clinic, a 12 bedded service providing specialist care that is specifically designed to support women that have a diagnosis of an emerging or personality disorder.

Working alongside the multidisciplinary team at The Chimney’s, you will support with mindful practice, high levels of engagement and think on your feet to create activities to aid the recovery for each young woman within their journey.

The focus of the service is to enable the young women to work on ways to decrease harmful behaviours and replace them with effective strategies to enhance their lives and help them reach their personal life goals.

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 £25,058 pro rata
  • 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 meals and 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 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

  • To be successful in this role, you will need 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 essential.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To be successful in this role, you will need 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 essential.

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

Bury St Edmunds

IP30 9LR


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Bury St Edmunds

IP30 9LR


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

10 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,058 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1442167241

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Bury St Edmunds

IP30 9LR


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