What you’ll be working: As an Occupational Therapy Assistant you will work 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
What you’ll be doing: Work with patients across the hospital to enable them to develop their domestic, self‑care, social work or leisure skills as appropriate for each individual under the guidance and supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist.
Observe the general behaviour, mood, ability, and response of patients during sessions and respond as appropriate.
Make accurate and clear entries in patients’ clinical records.
Feedback patients’ engagement and progress to the appropriate occupational therapist or other multi‑disciplinary team member as and when requested to do so.
Attend and contribute to meetings and clinical discussions as appropriate.
Take responsibility for planning and facilitating specific therapeutic groups under the supervision of a qualified occupational therapist.
Accompany patients on social and therapeutic outings as requested, in line with the Mental Health Act.
Keep people safe from harm and protecting their human rights.
What to look forward to: 25 days plus bank holidays Birthday off Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities Benefits Hub giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice A Nest Personal Pension account Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials
* Like going to the dentist or opticians
* We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
* Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
* Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group
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