Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapy Assistant who will support qualified Occupational Therapists to deliver high‑quality Occupational Therapy assessment and interventions within Acute Adult Mental Health inpatients. We are looking for an occupational therapy assistant who can work flexibly to meet service need and has the vision, energy and inspiration to support in the delivery of creative, imaginative solutions to delivering occupational therapy with adults who have an acute mental health need.
As an occupational therapy assistant in TEWV you will provide support to service users to engage in a therapeutic programme of care, as delegated by an occupational therapist, demonstrating adherence to the Trust Values at all times and operating as a member of the team, service and organisation.
The Occupational Therapy service in the team is well‑established and aims to support individuals whilst an inpatient on an acute adult mental health ward at Foss Park Hospital, which has 36 beds (18 female and 18 male).
You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role.
Responsibilities
* Provide support to service users to engage in a therapeutic programme of care, as delegated by an occupational therapist.
* Contribute to assessments and interventions in key occupational areas of self‑care, productivity and leisure.
* Engage service users and their carers in therapeutic programmes of care, supporting them in achieving their identified goals and promoting independence and well‑being through a client‑centred approach.
* Participate in clinical supervision.
* Contribute to multi‑disciplinary team working.
* Contribute to safety and quality improvement activities as part of the occupational therapy team.
* Use the Trust electronic patient record system.
* Abide by all Trust policies and procedures.
* Respond flexibly and creatively to challenges.
Qualifications and Experience
You must be able to demonstrate experience of working alongside occupational therapists or experience of paid/voluntary work with people with associated mental health conditions. The post holder will have transferable skills from a range of clinical settings and will be supported with training and development opportunities.
Working for our Organisation
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby. From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care – our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
Right to Work in the UK
Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process. Candidates needing sponsorship will be considered alongside other applicants. For those who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals, you must have a sponsorship route, such as a Health and Care Worker visa. If you are in the UK already on a visa, ensure there are no restrictions preventing you from taking this post.
Benefits
We offer two start dates per month on the 1st and the 3rd Mondays of that month.
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