Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking team member to join our Occupational Therapy Department as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Our department, based at Wexham Park Hospital, works across a range of specialities which include: elderly medicine, Acute Medicine, A&E, Stroke, Orthopaedics, Surgery, palliative care.
Experience working within occupational therapy is not essential for this position, but applicants must have a good understanding of OT, good people skills and have had experience of caring for another person (personally or professionally).
On the job training will be provided for this post and will include enrolment in the care certificate programme. We are also able to offer Level 3 Support Worker Apprenticeships to our Support Worker staff.
Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Main duties of the job
The post holders would support qualified Occupational Therapists in the assessment and rehabilitation of a wide variety of patients. Additionally, there are also clerical and housekeeping duties in the role.
Post holder must hold a driving licence to be able to deliver and fit essential equipment into a patient's home to support patient discharges. We have a department lease car for this purpose.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme.
We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, clinical skills, management and leadership training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work under the guidance of qualified OTs in providing functional treatment for patients experiencing physical and cognitive deficits;
- Support qualified therapists during home assessments in the community;
- Communicate relevant information on patients conditions and performance;
- Communicate effectively with other disciplines both internally and externally;
- Take responsibility for training and supporting new OT Assistants and Students;
- Co-operate with other department staff in the efficient management of department stocks and equipment levels
- Contribute towards individual and team objectives within the departments quality / Business Plan
A detailed job description can be found attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work under the guidance of qualified OTs in providing functional treatment for patients experiencing physical and cognitive deficits;
- Support qualified therapists during home assessments in the community;
- Communicate relevant information on patients conditions and performance;
- Communicate effectively with other disciplines both internally and externally;
- Take responsibility for training and supporting new OT Assistants and Students;
- Co-operate with other department staff in the efficient management of department stocks and equipment levels
- Contribute towards individual and team objectives within the departments quality / Business Plan
A detailed job description can be found attached to this advert.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Good general education
- GCSE or equivalent (in Maths and English)
Desirable
- NVQ or equivalant in OT or relevant care areas
COMPETENCIES
Essential
- Ability to work single handedly with individuals and groups
- Efective written and verbal communication skills
- Team Player - understanding of team dynamics
- Computer literate
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
Desirable
- Use of Electronic Patient record or similar medical system
- Able to work in challenging circumstances and remain calm in an emergency
Professional
Essential
- Work with people in a caring capacity
- Good understanding of the role of OT in the acute hospital setting
- Understanding of the demands of an acute hospital setting
Desirable
- Work as an OT assistant
- Customer care training or awareness
Special
Essential
- Willingness to rotate clinical area of work
- Willingness to work flexibly
- Can travel independently between base and patients home, carrying equipment
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Good general education
- GCSE or equivalent (in Maths and English)
Desirable
- NVQ or equivalant in OT or relevant care areas
COMPETENCIES
Essential
- Ability to work single handedly with individuals and groups
- Efective written and verbal communication skills
- Team Player - understanding of team dynamics
- Computer literate
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
Desirable
- Use of Electronic Patient record or similar medical system
- Able to work in challenging circumstances and remain calm in an emergency
Professional
Essential
- Work with people in a caring capacity
- Good understanding of the role of OT in the acute hospital setting
- Understanding of the demands of an acute hospital setting
Desirable
- Work as an OT assistant
- Customer care training or awareness
Special
Essential
- Willingness to rotate clinical area of work
- Willingness to work flexibly
- Can travel independently between base and patients home, carrying equipment
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.
