Go back Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Occupational Therapy Assistant
The closing date is 08 August 2025
We are excited to announce that we have two posts available (22.5 hours) for Occupational Therapy Assistants to support the Occupational Therapy team within community mental health services.
We would expect you to have had relevant care experience and demonstrate an understanding of the Occupational Therapy role.
The successful applicant will support the qualified Occupational Therapy staff working with patients to deliver an efficient and professionally competent OT service to patients of in North Lincolnshire.
Main duties of the job
We have an exciting opportunity to join our service for people living in North Lincolnshire. We are looking for enthusiastic and innovative professionals to work within the MDTto support individuals and improve their quality of life.
RDaSH is committed to the ongoing development of our colleagues and offers half a day each month CPD for everyone in the organisation through our 'half day learning' scheme. This role would be expected to deliver some half day learning sessions to support other colleagues in their understanding of this specialism.
* To carry out individual therapeutic intervention programmes and feedback relevant information according to agreed assessment framework and treatment aims identified by the Senior Occupational Therapist.
* To assist the Senior Occupational Therapist to carry out based individual assessments.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* English and Maths at level 2 or equivalent (GCSE 9-4 or A*- C or functional skills level 2)
* NVQ Level 2 in a related subject
* NVQ level 3 in related subject or willingness to undertake a relevant Level 3 Apprenticeship
Experience
* Demonstrate a keen interest caring for others
* Previous experience of caring for patients in a clinical setting
* Previous experience of working as part of a team
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.
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
£24,937 to £26,598 a yearper annum pro rata
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