Graduate Occupational Therapist

Are you a recently qualified Occupational Therapist looking to embark on a rewarding career, where you are supported in everything you do? If so, join Aberbeeg in Abertillery and give your career the best start. Working alongside a dedicated team you will be working at a service that provides specialist care that is specifically designed to support men requiring low and medium secure mental health services. You will be a part of an environment that has a strong emphasis on teamwork and will enjoy hands-on experience, receiving guidance and supervision from experienced healthcare professionals. You will have continuous access to a range of training opportunities to move your career forward. Under supervision, you will be responsible for planning and facilitating evidence-based group and individual programmes. You will create individual rapports with service users to empower recovery. A range of training opportunities are available that can see y

Main duties of the job

As a Graduate Occupational Therapist with Elysium Healthcare, you will join a dedicated team in Abertillery, providing specialist mental health services for men. Under supervision, you will conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments, plan and review treatment programmes, and identify in-house and external referrals. Your role involves ensuring that practice and clinical pathways are evaluated and audited, while maintaining records in line with professional standards. You will have access to training and career advancement opportunities, as Elysium Healthcare supports your professional growth in a collaborative environment.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a leading provider of mental health care services with over 8,000 employees. They operate over 80 services in England and Wales, offering a broad range of care including mental health, neurological, and learning disabilities. Elysium places a strong emphasis on the least restrictive practice, personalized care plans, and professional development. Being part of Ramsay Health Care, they have a global presence in 10 countries, ensuring a wealth of opportunities for career growth. They offer comprehensive benefits to support the wellbeing and future of their employees.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32,073 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1563143049

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Abertillery

NP13 2DA

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Are you a recently qualified Occupational Therapist looking to embark on a rewarding career, where you are supported in everything you do? If so, join Aberbeeg in Abertillery and give your career the best start.

Working alongside a dedicated team you will be working at a service that provides specialist care that is specifically designed to support men requiring low and medium secure mental health services.

You will be a part of an environment that has a strong emphasis on teamwork and will enjoy hands-on experience, receiving guidance and supervision from experienced healthcare professionals. You will have continuous access to a range of training opportunities to move your career forward.

Under supervision, you will be responsible for planning and facilitating evidence-based group and individual programmes. You will create individual rapports with service users to empower recovery.

A range of training opportunities are available that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations

As an Occupational Therapist you will be:

• Providing comprehensive OT assessments.
• Under supervision, planning and reviewing OT treatment programmes.
• Under supervision, identifying and actioning referrals both in-house, including support staff, and to external agencies
• Supporting the planning, evaluation, and audit of practices, clinical pathways and protocols at St Mary's Hospital.
• Ensuring that contemporaneous, written and electronic records and activity data are maintained following professional and services standards.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• A Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• A UK HCPC registration or applied for
• Evidence of ability to research, plan, implement and evaluate a project for specific groups
• Effective written/verbal communication skills

Where you will be working:

Location: Pendarren Road,Aberbeeg, Abertillery, NP13 2DA

Aberbeeg Hospital is Nestled in 11.5 acres of the stunning Welsh countryside in Caerphilly and provides a safe and supportive environment for men requiring low and medium secure mental health services. Our dedicated Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) places least restrictive practice at the heart of every personalised care plan.

Aberbeeg uses a twelve-week therapeutic planning model alongside the "Safewards" model of care. This means that service users have a therapeutic timetable devised collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team using meaningful and smart goals for a twelve-week period. Following this, the timetable is reviewed and changed to reflect the development and achievements made.

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 £32,073
• 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/subsidised meals and onsite/local 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 80 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.

Job responsibilities

Are you a recently qualified Occupational Therapist looking to embark on a rewarding career, where you are supported in everything you do? If so, join Aberbeeg in Abertillery and give your career the best start.

Working alongside a dedicated team you will be working at a service that provides specialist care that is specifically designed to support men requiring low and medium secure mental health services.

You will be a part of an environment that has a strong emphasis on teamwork and will enjoy hands-on experience, receiving guidance and supervision from experienced healthcare professionals. You will have continuous access to a range of training opportunities to move your career forward.

Under supervision, you will be responsible for planning and facilitating evidence-based group and individual programmes. You will create individual rapports with service users to empower recovery.

A range of training opportunities are available that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations

As an Occupational Therapist you will be:

• Providing comprehensive OT assessments.
• Under supervision, planning and reviewing OT treatment programmes.
• Under supervision, identifying and actioning referrals both in-house, including support staff, and to external agencies
• Supporting the planning, evaluation, and audit of practices, clinical pathways and protocols at St Mary's Hospital.
• Ensuring that contemporaneous, written and electronic records and activity data are maintained following professional and services standards.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• A Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• A UK HCPC registration or applied for
• Evidence of ability to research, plan, implement and evaluate a project for specific groups
• Effective written/verbal communication skills

Where you will be working:

Location: Pendarren Road,Aberbeeg, Abertillery, NP13 2DA

Aberbeeg Hospital is Nestled in 11.5 acres of the stunning Welsh countryside in Caerphilly and provides a safe and supportive environment for men requiring low and medium secure mental health services. Our dedicated Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) places least restrictive practice at the heart of every personalised care plan.

Aberbeeg uses a twelve-week therapeutic planning model alongside the "Safewards" model of care. This means that service users have a therapeutic timetable devised collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team using meaningful and smart goals for a twelve-week period. Following this, the timetable is reviewed and changed to reflect the development and achievements made.

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 £32,073
• 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/subsidised meals and onsite/local 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 80 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy, UK HCPC registration or applied for, evidence of ability to research, plan, implement and evaluate a project for specific groups, effective written/verbal communication skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy, UK HCPC registration or applied for, evidence of ability to research, plan, implement and evaluate a project for specific groups, effective written/verbal communication skills

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 .

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Abertillery

NP13 2DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Abertillery

NP13 2DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job responsibilities

Are you a recently qualified Occupational Therapist looking to embark on a rewarding career, where you are supported in everything you do? If so, join Aberbeeg in Abertillery and give your career the best start.

Working alongside a dedicated team you will be working at a service that provides specialist care that is specifically designed to support men requiring low and medium secure mental health services.

You will be a part of an environment that has a strong emphasis on teamwork and will enjoy hands-on experience, receiving guidance and supervision from experienced healthcare professionals. You will have continuous access to a range of training opportunities to move your career forward.

Under supervision, you will be responsible for planning and facilitating evidence-based group and individual programmes. You will create individual rapports with service users to empower recovery.

A range of training opportunities are available that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations

As an Occupational Therapist you will be:

• Providing comprehensive OT assessments.
• Under supervision, planning and reviewing OT treatment programmes.
• Under supervision, identifying and actioning referrals both in-house, including support staff, and to external agencies
• Supporting the planning, evaluation, and audit of practices, clinical pathways and protocols at St Mary's Hospital.
• Ensuring that contemporaneous, written and electronic records and activity data are maintained following professional and services standards.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• A Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• A UK HCPC registration or applied for
• Evidence of ability to research, plan, implement and evaluate a project for specific groups
• Effective written/verbal communication skills

Where you will be working:

Location: Pendarren Road,Aberbeeg, Abertillery, NP13 2DA

Aberbeeg Hospital is Nestled in 11.5 acres of the stunning Welsh countryside in Caerphilly and provides a safe and supportive environment for men requiring low and medium secure mental health services. Our dedicated Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) places least restrictive practice at the heart of every personalised care plan.

Aberbeeg uses a twelve-week therapeutic planning model alongside the "Safewards" model of care. This means that service users have a therapeutic timetable devised collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team using meaningful and smart goals for a twelve-week period. Following this, the timetable is reviewed and changed to reflect the development and achievements made.

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 £32,073
• 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/subsidised meals and onsite/local 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 80 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.

Qualifications

Essential

• A Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy, UK HCPC registration or applied for, evidence of ability to research, plan, implement and evaluate a project for specific groups, effective written/verbal communication skills