Job responsibilities
Are you a newly qualified Occupational Therapist looking to embark on a rewarding career where you are supported in everything you do? If so, join Brighton and Hove Hospital in Hove and give your career the best start.
Working alongside a dedicated team, you will be part of a service that provides specialist care within a CYPMHS Tier 4 Eating Disorder service for young people aged 12 to 18 with a primary diagnosis of an eating disorder.
You will work in an environment with a strong emphasis on teamwork, gaining hands-on experience with guidance and supervision from experienced healthcare professionals. You will have continuous access to a range of training opportunities to support your development.
Under supervision, you will be responsible for planning and facilitating evidencebased group and individual programmes. You will build therapeutic rapport with service users to empower their recovery.
A range of training opportunities are available to help you grow your career and achieve your professional aspirations.
As an Occupational Therapist, you will be: -
Providing comprehensive OT assessments
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Under supervision, planning and reviewing OT treatment programmes
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Under supervision, identifying and actioning referrals both inhouse (including support staff) and to external agencies
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Supporting the planning, evaluation, and audit of practices, clinical pathways, and protocols at Brighton and Hove Hospital
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Ensuring contemporaneous written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in line with professional and service standards
To be successful in this role, you’ll need: -
A Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
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A UK HCPC registration or evidence of application
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Evidence of ability to research, plan, implement, and evaluate a project for specific groups
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Effective written and verbal communication skills
Where you will be working Location: 14–18 New Church Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 4FH
You will work at Brighton & Hove Clinic, a service offering CYPMHS Tier 4 Eating Disorder support for young people aged 12 to 18 with a primary diagnosis of an eating disorder, or an eating difficulty with comorbid mental health or psychological issues such as depression, OCD, anxiety, or selfharm.
We work actively with young people and their families to empower them to manage their illness in the community.
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:
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Annual base salary of £32,500
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The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave
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Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
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Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform, ElyVate
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Wellbeing support and activities to help maintain a healthy worklife balance
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Access to Blue Light Card discounts
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Life Assurance
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Stream – instant access to earned wages and financial wellbeing support
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24/7 GP service and second medical opinion
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Enhanced Maternity Package
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Pension contribution
About your next employer Elysium Healthcare has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to delivering care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education, there are opportunities for you to grow and progress.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network operating across 10 countries and employing over 86,000 people.
We follow safer recruitment practices and are a Disability Confident employer committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. All staff share responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.
