An exciting opportunity has arisen for individuals interested in working with service users with various mental health problems. An Occupational Therapy Assistant is required to start at Hartley Hospital, working on an older adult complex care acute ward.
Hartley Hospital serves the Southport area. The successful candidate will be a key member of the Occupational Therapy team, working over 7 days.
We seek a self-motivated and caring individual who can facilitate group activities and assist qualified Occupational Therapy staff as needed.
The post holder will assist in developing and delivering treatment and care plans under the supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist and in collaboration with the ward manager.
You will work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team, supporting the ward's smooth operation by offering individual and group activities alongside Occupational Therapy staff, under supervision.
This role involves using the Occupational Therapy Process to assist in assessment, planning, and implementing therapeutic activities within an inpatient mental health setting.
You will collaborate with nursing and support staff to meet the diverse needs of service users, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment, with the ward manager overseeing these activities.
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical and mental health services in the North West, serving over 1.4 million people and covering regions including North Wales and the Midlands. We offer inpatient and community services for physical health, mental health, learning disabilities, addiction, and brain injury. We are one of three UK trusts with high secure mental health facilities.
Our core commitment is to provide ‘perfect care’—safe, effective, timely, equitable, and efficient. We support our staff and work alongside service users, families, and carers to improve services. We are implementing organizational and service transformations to enhance quality and reduce costs.
Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
For more details or informal visits, contact:
* Name: Donna Johnson
* Job Title: Ward Manager
* Email: donna.johnson@merseycare.nhs.uk
* Phone: 01704 383665
Donna Johnson, Ward Manager 01704 383665
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