Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with previous health or social care experience to support our specialist inpatient occupational therapyteam, providing a service to medicine. The role is based at Southmead Hospital and will encompass either complex care or acute specialties.
This advert may close early, if we have received a sufficient amount of applications. Therefore you are highly advised to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.
Main duties of the job
Under the supervision of an occupational therapist, you will provide a range of interventions to support service delivery for patients who may be in pain, have reduced mobility, function, muscle strength, range of movement or cognitive issues, working within an agreed framework.
This will be delivered either on the wards or in therapy areas and will include supporting individuals to use the toilet, wash & dress or carry out other domestic tasks.
The role forms part of the wider multidisciplinary team and will also include administrative and housekeeping duties to support the overall management of the service.
To understand more about Occupational Therapy at North Bristol, click here to watch our video.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust is a great place to work. Situated in the vibrant city of Bristol is our award-winning building opened in 2014, offering exceptional facilities for patients and staff. We are a large teaching trust that provides multiple specialties including regional services for neurosciences, major trauma, orthopaedics and surgery (major arterial centre and burns & plastics).
There is plenty of support in each team with development opportunities and training courses available. Additional benefits include award schemes for excellence, staff restaurants, green spaces and an extensive wellbeing programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist the post holder is expected to:
- Provide identified therapeutic interventions or programmes within the framework devised by the Occupational Therapist.
- Monitor individual progress within delegated Occupational Therapy programmes, adhering to specified protocols, evaluating outcomes, and adapting input as appropriate.
- Assist occupational therapists with service delivery, contributing to the overall management of delegated caseload.
- Carry out administrative and housekeeping duties, taking responsibility for designated tasks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist the post holder is expected to:
- Provide identified therapeutic interventions or programmes within the framework devised by the Occupational Therapist.
- Monitor individual progress within delegated Occupational Therapy programmes, adhering to specified protocols, evaluating outcomes, and adapting input as appropriate.
- Assist occupational therapists with service delivery, contributing to the overall management of delegated caseload.
- Carry out administrative and housekeeping duties, taking responsibility for designated tasks.
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qual
Essential
- Technical/teaching qualification Level 3/equivalent or experience & training as a therapy support worker
- Literacy & Numeracy Skills level 2 or equivalent
- IT skills to use electronic patient record, basic Word, email, data collection
- Evidence of continuous professional development within therapy field including relevant competencies
Work Experience
Essential
- Previous NHS or Social Care experience as a therapy support worker
- Experience of working with complex patients
- Experience of team working
Desirable
- Use of inititive described in application
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Good Written Communication/IT Skills
- Knowledge & Awareness of disability
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qual
Essential
- Technical/teaching qualification Level 3/equivalent or experience & training as a therapy support worker
- Literacy & Numeracy Skills level 2 or equivalent
- IT skills to use electronic patient record, basic Word, email, data collection
- Evidence of continuous professional development within therapy field including relevant competencies
Work Experience
Essential
- Previous NHS or Social Care experience as a therapy support worker
- Experience of working with complex patients
- Experience of team working
Desirable
- Use of inititive described in application
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Good Written Communication/IT Skills
- Knowledge & Awareness of disability
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).
