Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and motivated individual to join Springbank Ward as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. Springbank Ward is an award-winning service which provides inpatient treatment to women with a diagnosis of EUPD/Complex Emotional Needs. We take an innovative and least-restrictive approach as we support service-users to return to the community after frequently spending a lengthy amount of time in other inpatient settings. Our service-users typically complete a 12-month programme involving both DBT and a wider therapeutic activity and group programme. As the only NHS inpatient unit of its kind, our service-users come from across the country. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in Occupational Therapy or a therapeutic profession. We operate with a flat hierarchy and aim to support all staff to develop and grow within their role.
Responsibilities
* Work with the Occupational Therapist to support service-users on Springbank Ward to improve overall functioning, engaging in a holistic approach with a focus on engagement in meaningful activity.
* Support each service-user to be involved in a structured programme of meaningful activities both on the ward and in community settings.
* Work under the supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist to help each service-user achieve maximum independence and quality of life.
* Take the lead in supporting the ward to offer a varied ward programme to suit the needs of the clients during their admission.
* Work as an integrated member of the multi-disciplinary team.
* Be flexible to the needs of the service; evening and weekend work will be expected.
Support and Development
* Regular supervision.
* Weekly staff sessions, including reflective practice, teaching and case discussions.
* The possibility to complete training around DBT skills.
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting and empowering them to lead a fulfilling life. Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children’s, adult and older people’s mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities. Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.
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