Alcohol Care Team Occupational Therapy Assistant
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Occupational Therapy department as a band 3 occupational therapy assistant, with opportunity to work as part of the Alcohol care team offering intervention and rehabilitation to those patients with confirmed or suspected alcohol related brain injuries.
Our occupational therapy assistants support qualified therapists with patient's rehabilitation on the acute hospital wards, provision of equipment and access visits to patients homes.
Main duties of the job
To support occupational therapists (OTs) in the intervention and rehabilitation of patients
To treat patients as delegated by OT, monitoring the patient progression and liaising with the OT regarding outcomes
Work unsupervised with identified patients and reporting back
To carry out administrative duties within the department to support the Occupational Therapy team
To actively engage in therapy assistants training and peer support group
To support OT students on placement at Darent Valley Hospital
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all of our staff are double vaccinated against COVID-19, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Job responsibilities
General responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Managerial responsibilities
Professional responsibilities
Education and development responsibilities
See JD for more information
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NVQ level 3 in health and social care or equivalent career progression pathway criteria
Experience
* Experience of disability/ working in a therapy environment
Knowledge
* Understanding and awareness of the Therapy Assistant role
Skills and abilities
* Good time management and organisational skills
* Good communication skills - verbal and written
* Basic IT skills
* Awareness of the need for confidentiality
* Ability to pass own knowledge onto others
Disposition
* Able to work unsupervised and without direction
* Able to work as part of a team
* Flexible and adaptable
* Proactive
* Able to remain focused in a busy environment
* Enthusiastic, motivated and able to use own initiative
Other requirements
* Full clean driving licence and ability to travel from one destination to another within the Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley, Rochester, Medway and South East London areas in a timely manner and at short notice, to carry out access visits and transport and fit multiple pieces of equipment in patients' homes
* Work in a flexible manner and adapt to changing environments
* Physically fit and able to comply with Trusts moving and handling guidelines, therapeutic handling
* Professional manner and appearance
* Available for weekend duties and altered working patterns where clinically appropriate
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.
£26,240 to £27,928 a year incl HCAS per annum
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