Job summary
To support the facilitation of individual and group Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions. This is done through working collaboratively with patients who are referred to the Community Mental Health Team in Wisbech (Fenland Adult Locality Team). The OT assistant is supported through guidance and supervision of Occupational Therapist colleagues.
Mental health issues can negatively impact on a person's ability to carry out the things that matter to them including personal care, leisure, vocational and social occupations. In alignment with the shared values of the Occupational Therapy team, you will enable individuals to recognise their strengths, empower them to regain their occupational identityand competence, develop coping strategies, build support networks, tackle barriers to their daily living through participation in meaningful occupation and make measurable progress with through personalised goals.
Developing your existing talents, learning new skills and with supervision of Occupational Therapists, you will help to develop a range of activities that support people through their recovery journey. Utilising a caring, supportive, proactive, and person-centred approach, you will support individuals to achieve their personal goals and enhance their quality of life.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be based at Agenoria House, Wisbech, working in community occupational Therapy Team. Guidance and supervision will be offered by the Occupational Therapists within the team.
Overall responsibility for Occupational Therapy interventions is held by the Occupational Therapists. However, as the OTA you will be heavily involved in assessment, intervention delivery, evaluation, and quality measurement processes.
Your work will predominantly be with the service users of the Adult Community Service, but where appropriate may include interaction with family and carers, other mental health professionals, and other non-NHS agencies.
The format for interventions will include both group-based and targeted individual 1:1 session. These may be held at base, the community or within the person's own home.
Interventions will focus on supporting/promoting independence through person-centred goals in areas such as daily living skills, self-care, leisure activities, vocation, social inclusion, developing coping strategies, and building support networks.
About us
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting andempowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
The post holder will be based at Agenoria House, Wisbech, working in community occupational Therapy Team. Guidance and supervision will be offered by the Occupational Therapists within the team.
Overall responsibility for Occupational Therapy interventions is held by the Occupational Therapists. However, as the OTA you will be heavily involved in assessment, intervention delivery, evaluation, and quality measurement processes.
Your work will predominantly be with the service users of the Adult Community Service, but where appropriate may include interaction with family and carers, other mental health professionals, and other non-NHS agencies.
The format for interventions will include both group-based and targeted individual 1:1 session. These may be held at base, the community or within the persons own home.
Interventions will focus on supporting/promoting independence through person-centred goals in areas such as daily living skills, self-care, leisure activities, vocation, social inclusion, developing coping strategies, and building support networks.
You will need to be able to communicate your observations, analysis, andevaluation of the interventions you have facilitated to the Occupational Therapists and other appropriate staff members (E.g., Doctor, Psychologist, Nurse in Charge).
You will need to be able to use electronic records to document your observations, analysis, and evaluations of the interventions you have facilitated.
To support the Occupational Therapists with home visits and community-based assessments when required.
To undertake regular supervision with an Occupational Therapist to support reflection, person and professional development, identify any issues, monitor progress, maintain standards, develop new skills/learning, encourage innovation and to reflect on your own well-being at wor
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
The post holder will be based at Agenoria House, Wisbech, working in community occupational Therapy Team. Guidance and supervision will be offered by the Occupational Therapists within the team.
Overall responsibility for Occupational Therapy interventions is held by the Occupational Therapists. However, as the OTA you will be heavily involved in assessment, intervention delivery, evaluation, and quality measurement processes.
Your work will predominantly be with the service users of the Adult Community Service, but where appropriate may include interaction with family and carers, other mental health professionals, and other non-NHS agencies.
The format for interventions will include both group-based and targeted individual 1:1 session. These may be held at base, the community or within the persons own home.
Interventions will focus on supporting/promoting independence through person-centred goals in areas such as daily living skills, self-care, leisure activities, vocation, social inclusion, developing coping strategies, and building support networks.
You will need to be able to communicate your observations, analysis, andevaluation of the interventions you have facilitated to the Occupational Therapists and other appropriate staff members (E.g., Doctor, Psychologist, Nurse in Charge).
You will need to be able to use electronic records to document your observations, analysis, and evaluations of the interventions you have facilitated.
To support the Occupational Therapists with home visits and community-based assessments when required.
To undertake regular supervision with an Occupational Therapist to support reflection, person and professional development, identify any issues, monitor progress, maintain standards, develop new skills/learning, encourage innovation and to reflect on your own well-being at wor
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 qualification in care, specific technical skill, or equivalent qualifications (eg: 2 A levels A-C or higher)
Desirable
- Undergraduate advanced diploma or undergraduate (Bachelor's) degree
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people who have mental health difficulties, or significant interest in doing so
Desirable
- Previous experience within occupational therapy department
- Lived experience of mental health challenges
- Experience in the delivery of targeted therapeutic interventions for mental health
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Apositive approach and attitude towards patient care and interventions
- Clear communication skills both written and verbal
- To work with conflict and change
- To record information clearly and accurately
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Knowledge of common mental health difficulties
- An understanding of the impact of mental health difficulties on the individuals functioning
- To have a clear understanding of boundaries of the responsibilities of the role
Desirable
- Knowledge of occupational therapy assessments and interventions
Other
Essential
- To be motivated towards personal and team development
- Must have the ability to travel independently around the Fenland area
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 qualification in care, specific technical skill, or equivalent qualifications (eg: 2 A levels A-C or higher)
Desirable
- Undergraduate advanced diploma or undergraduate (Bachelor's) degree
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people who have mental health difficulties, or significant interest in doing so
Desirable
- Previous experience within occupational therapy department
- Lived experience of mental health challenges
- Experience in the delivery of targeted therapeutic interventions for mental health
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Apositive approach and attitude towards patient care and interventions
- Clear communication skills both written and verbal
- To work with conflict and change
- To record information clearly and accurately
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Knowledge of common mental health difficulties
- An understanding of the impact of mental health difficulties on the individuals functioning
- To have a clear understanding of boundaries of the responsibilities of the role
Desirable
- Knowledge of occupational therapy assessments and interventions
Other
Essential
- To be motivated towards personal and team development
- Must have the ability to travel independently around the Fenland area
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).
