Occupational Therapy Assistant - Oxford

Job summary

Occupational therapists help people to do the activities (occupations) that theywant or need to do, using activity to develop their skills and confidence.

If you also believe that occupation is vital for our health and wellbeing and want tosupport patients to lead meaningful lives then our Occupational Therapy Assistant post is the role for you!

This role is also eligible to receive an additional RSU allowance of £1,446 perannum.

The position is split across 2 inpatient units on the Littlemore Mental Health site in Oxford, working with patients detained under the Mental Health Act. Wenric is a 20-bed low secure forensic mental health unit that provides rehabilitative care for men. Lambourn is a 15-bedded mixed-gender unit supporting patients to step down into the community.

Recovery is a key element of our approach to our treatment, assisting patients in their journey to change attitudes, values, feelings, goals, and skills. The Recovery Approach is about finding and maintaining hope, re-establishing a positive identity, building a meaningful life, and taking responsibility and control.

If you're looking to start your career as an OT within forensic mental health this could be the perfect role for you!

Main duties of the job

Your working week will include working 1:1 with the patients, offering activitiesand interventions under the guidance of the OT. You will also be involved ingroup work, taking patients into the community for skills development, andworking collaboratively with the wider team to best facilitate the needs of ourpatients.

Your work will be supported and guided by the OTs, and there is also plenty ofscope for you to bring your own ideas and work with your own initiative.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake PEACE (de-escalation andsafe physical restraint) training to support them with their role.

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Littlemore Mental Health Centre

Sandford Rd

Oxford

OX44XN

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Littlemore Mental Health Centre

Sandford Rd

Oxford

OX44XN

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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