Job summary
An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner to join our well-established Inpatient Occupational Therapy Team at St George's Park. The role is based predominantly on the male acute wards although you may at times be required to providing interventions across other wards. The ability to work flexibly is therefore essential.
The successful candidate will be working with patients to provide ongoing occupational therapy assessment and intervention on and off the ward. You will assist the Occupational Therapists to plan, design and deliver interventions within the objectives of the treatment plan. In addition to 1:1 interventions you will have an active role in the provision of group activity sessions. You will be involved in the gathering of information from carers, relatives and the wider MDT, attending meetings and providing feedback from an Occupational Therapy Perspective.
You will require the ability to work autonomously, implement and follow care plans, which have been developed in collaboration with service users, families/carers, and inpatients staff. You will need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, be IT literate and have a flexible approach to the role. You will have responsibility of liaising with appropriate organisations promoting patient community links with social groups, charities, vocational work etc.
Main duties of the job
To assist in the delivery of care to service users who have a variety of needs, diverse presentations and a range of mental, physical health, neurological conditions, cognitive and/or learning disabilities under the direction of a registered practitioner. The overall responsibility for the service user remains, at all times with the registered practitioner.
They will deliver interventions under supervision and guidance from a registered practitioner and as a lone worker where appropriate undertaking delegated tasks within competency boundaries.
They will actively promote service users health and well- being by planning and delivering therapeutic interventions to promote leisure, social and occupational activities, monitoring of physical health, psychological interventions as appropriate to the clinical area. Therefore providing effective person centred care.
Actively engage with the supervision and appraisal process as identified in the trust policy.
They will where appropriate undertake the on-going supervision and delegation of the routine work of support workers guided by standard operating procedures and protocols.
They will provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
They will support the induction, training, education and assessment of trainee or new assistant practitioners, students and clinical support workers. This may include leading and coordinating a team of support workers.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Advertising date : 23rd January 2025
Closing date : 6th February 2025
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 23rd January 2025
Closing date : 6th February 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation degree in applied social studies or alternative (NVQ/BTEC/QCF) with additional training to diploma level equivalent in the speciality field.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills applicable to the post as detailed in the person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an appropriate care setting
- Able to follow instructions recognising the boundaries of own competency
- Experience of supervising/teaching individuals
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in Occupational Therapy
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting
- Previous experience of working within an mental health inpatient setting
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with individuals with communication difficulties
- Experience of group and 1:1 activity facilitation
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Ability to use IT system
- Ability to establish a rapport with service users
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Time management skills
- To be able to demonstrate specific theoretical knowledge as described in service role descriptor
Desirable
Role/Team specific requirements
Essential
- Ability to cope with distressing and emotional situations.
- Enthusiastic and motivated
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Flexible
- Confident
- Reliable
Desirable
- Innovative and resourceful
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation degree in applied social studies or alternative (NVQ/BTEC/QCF) with additional training to diploma level equivalent in the speciality field.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills applicable to the post as detailed in the person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an appropriate care setting
- Able to follow instructions recognising the boundaries of own competency
- Experience of supervising/teaching individuals
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in Occupational Therapy
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting
- Previous experience of working within an mental health inpatient setting
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with individuals with communication difficulties
- Experience of group and 1:1 activity facilitation
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Ability to use IT system
- Ability to establish a rapport with service users
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Time management skills
- To be able to demonstrate specific theoretical knowledge as described in service role descriptor
Desirable
Role/Team specific requirements
Essential
- Ability to cope with distressing and emotional situations.
- Enthusiastic and motivated
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Flexible
- Confident
- Reliable
Desirable
- Innovative and resourceful
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
