Job summary
We are looking to develop our occupational therapy team here on Oak/Aspen wards; therefore an exciting opportunity has arisen for an occupational therapy assistant to join our team.
Oak and Aspen are 22 bedded wards, Aspen a female acute inpatient ward and Oak ward a male acute inpatient ward.
Main duties of the job
Under the direction of a registered Occupational Therapist the post holder will be expected to:- Deliver and implement planned and prescribed OT assessment, interventions, treatment programmes, group activities and care packages, within a structured OT model, under the direction of a registered Occupational Therapist, but without direct supervision.- Work as an integrated member of the MDT.- Follow the OT Process of Assessment/Planning/Intervention/Evaluation within the OT framework and the Model of Human Occupation, (MOHO), with regular senior OT supervision.-Contribute to MDT assessments and OT assessments that measure clinical outcomes.-Work within Mental Health Service to support OT interventions for service users who have complex and challenging needs.- Receive clinical and professional supervision from Registered OT- To carry out administrative duties as required.
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Technical qualifications, e.g. City & Guilds, or NVQ3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent technical / life skills gained through work or personal experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with people experiencing mental health needs
- Experience of working with clients in groups
Knowledge
Essential
- Interest and the ability to learn, practice and apply the role of Occupational Therapy TI with clients with mental health needs
- Knowledge of wide range of therapeutic activity for clients with mental health needs
- Keen interest in working in a mental health setting.
- Health / Safety and Risk awareness.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of MOHO (Model of Human Occupation)
- A comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of therapeutic activity and the role of OT for people with mental health needs.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Technical qualifications, e.g. City & Guilds, or NVQ3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent technical / life skills gained through work or personal experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with people experiencing mental health needs
- Experience of working with clients in groups
Knowledge
Essential
- Interest and the ability to learn, practice and apply the role of Occupational Therapy TI with clients with mental health needs
- Knowledge of wide range of therapeutic activity for clients with mental health needs
- Keen interest in working in a mental health setting.
- Health / Safety and Risk awareness.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of MOHO (Model of Human Occupation)
- A comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of therapeutic activity and the role of OT for people with mental health needs.
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).
