Overview
An opportunity has arisen for a part time Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) position for applicants with an interest in working with people with a range of mental health conditions at Sheridan Ward. The successful applicant will be working as a key member of the occupational therapy service department on Sheridan Ward. We are looking for self-motivated and caring individuals who can facilitate group activities, 1:1 sessions and assist the qualified occupational therapy staff as required. Hours would be varied, working flexibly in the week and at the weekend to facilitate a 7 day service, alongside the full time OT, which meets the needs of the service users.
Responsibilities
* Facilitate group activities and 1:1 sessions and assist the qualified occupational therapy staff as required.
* Assist in development and delivery of treatment and care plans where appropriate under the direction and supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist and in collaboration with the ward manager.
* Actively work as part of The Multi-Disciplinary Team.
* Work in an innovative way to support the smooth running of the Ward and offer individual and group activities alongside Occupational Therapy staff.
* These duties will extend to using The Occupational Therapy Process to assist in assessment, planning and the implementation of Therapeutic Activities within an In-Patient Mental Health Setting.
* Collaborate and flexibly with Nursing and Support Worker staff to ensure meeting the diverse needs of service users and the function of the wards.
About the Employer / Setting
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.
We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.
Organisation moment & Values
At the heart of all we do is our commitment to ‘perfect care’ – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We’re currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.
Working Arrangements
Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
How to Apply / Further Information
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sophie Atkins
Job title: Ward Manager
Email address: Sophie.Atkins@merseycare.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 01925 664128
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