Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Band 3 Occupational Therapy Support Worker - Salisbury

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Occupational Therapy service based at Fountain Way, Salisbury for an Occupational Therapy Support Worker to join the multi-disciplinary team on based on the older adult Amblescroft wards.

Amblescroft North is a 20 bedded mixed gender in-patient unit that cares for individuals predominantly over the age of 65 years experiencing mental illness of a functional nature. Amblescroft South is a 20 bedded mixed gender in-patient unit that supports individuals over 65 years experiencing an organic illness.

Dedicated support via clinical and managerial supervision will be provided alongside opportunities to apply for continual professional development via the apprenticeship programme.

The post holder will work alongside an established, experienced and supportive therapies team as part of a multi-disciplinary service and will be able to access support from the wider Occupational Therapy service at Fountain way and across BSW.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a dynamic; forward thinking, enthusiastic and well-motivated Occupational Therapy Support Worker to be involved in the delivery of therapeutic interventions on the Amblescroft wards and to support the Occupational Therapists with assessments and treatment plans using the Occupational Therapy process.

High levels of professionalism, flexibility and excellent communication skills are required to work effectively in this role. Previous experience in older adults care, mental health and running groups would be desirable.

About us

We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust):a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.

We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.

Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.

At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.

Details

Date posted

13 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

342-WTS195-0824

Job locations

Fountain Way

Wilton Road

Salisbury

SP2 7FD


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will become an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team on the Amblescroft wards. Working alongside the registered Occupational Therapistsd to assess cognitive and functional ability in order to develop individualised and collaborative treatment plans for our service users.

You will be expected when required to contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings on the progress of our service users and what is required going forward towards discharge and will contribute to weekly synopsis updates.

You will be flexible in your approach to building therapeutic relationships with service users and will work collaboratively with the Activity Coordinators, Speech and Language Practitioner, Dietician and Physiotherapist.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will become an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team on the Amblescroft wards. Working alongside the registered Occupational Therapistsd to assess cognitive and functional ability in order to develop individualised and collaborative treatment plans for our service users.

You will be expected when required to contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings on the progress of our service users and what is required going forward towards discharge and will contribute to weekly synopsis updates.

You will be flexible in your approach to building therapeutic relationships with service users and will work collaboratively with the Activity Coordinators, Speech and Language Practitioner, Dietician and Physiotherapist.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ level 3 in a relevant subject or substantial equivalent experience gained in a role supporting people with significant health or social care needs

Skills

Essential

  • Numerate and literate
  • Good communication skills demonstrates tact, diplomacy and listening
  • IT Skills basic keyboard and word processing

Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrates an understanding of how mental health issues can affect people
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ level 3 in a relevant subject or substantial equivalent experience gained in a role supporting people with significant health or social care needs

Skills

Essential

  • Numerate and literate
  • Good communication skills demonstrates tact, diplomacy and listening
  • IT Skills basic keyboard and word processing

Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrates an understanding of how mental health issues can affect people

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Fountain Way

Wilton Road

Salisbury

SP2 7FD


Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Fountain Way

Wilton Road

Salisbury

SP2 7FD


Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead OT

Ed Law

e.law@nhs.net

07786982391

Details

Date posted

13 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

342-WTS195-0824

Job locations

Fountain Way

Wilton Road

Salisbury

SP2 7FD


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