Job summary
We are seeking a compassionate and motived Senior Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our Older Adults Community Mental Health OT team. The successful candidate will work with patients in the community setting and as part of the Day Treatment Team. This role focuses on helping individuals with cognitive impairment, Dementia, and complex mental or physical health needs to maintain independence, safety and quality of life within community and day treatment settings.
The successful candidate will work alongside the MDT delivering personalised care with the support on the qualified staff working with patients in a one-to-one and group setting. The successful candidate will be supported with monthly supervision, team meeting and regular CPD sessions.
Main duties of the job
1. To support therapy staff in the implementation of treatment programmes.
2. To carry out one to one and group interventions as directed by Senior Therapy staff.
3. To plan and facilitate group activities as directed by the Senior Therapists.
4. To develop rapport with clients to encourage their interest in skills.
5. To be aware of individual patients needs through communication with Therapy staff.
6. To observe general behaviour, ability and response of clients/patients to activities.
7. To have an awareness of the situations that may make clients/patients vulnerable or at risk.
8. To report any concerns immediately to Senior Therapy staff.
9. To respect clients/patients choices and confidentiality at all times.
10. To record interventions in an agreed format.
About us
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
- Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
- Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
- If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
- We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
Benefits
- 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
- Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
- Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
- £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
- Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
- Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
- Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Occupational Therapy Assistant on completion of training always continues to act under the guidance of a registered practitioner. The Occupational Therapy Assistant will support the delivery of interventions within Older Adult Mental Health services, working within the community and Day Treatment Team.
The role focuses on promoting independence, wellbeing, and engagement in meaningful daily activities on a one to one basis and group setting. The service covers community patients in the Thurrock and Essex area.
The successful candidate will also work as part of the Day Treatment Team in the Thurrock and Essex area, screening for groups and assisting with Cognitive Stimulation Therapy and Living Well With Dementia group. The Occupational Therapy Assistant will be supported with regular supervision, team meetings and opportunities for development attending the monthly CPD meeting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Occupational Therapy Assistant on completion of training always continues to act under the guidance of a registered practitioner. The Occupational Therapy Assistant will support the delivery of interventions within Older Adult Mental Health services, working within the community and Day Treatment Team.
The role focuses on promoting independence, wellbeing, and engagement in meaningful daily activities on a one to one basis and group setting. The service covers community patients in the Thurrock and Essex area.
The successful candidate will also work as part of the Day Treatment Team in the Thurrock and Essex area, screening for groups and assisting with Cognitive Stimulation Therapy and Living Well With Dementia group. The Occupational Therapy Assistant will be supported with regular supervision, team meetings and opportunities for development attending the monthly CPD meeting.
Person Specification
Previous experience
Essential
- Experience working directly with patients in health, social care or community setting
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Desirable
- Previous experience working in the NHS
Communication skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to observe, record and accurately document service user progress
- Adhere to confidentiality
Desirable
- Experience supporting group based therapeutic activities
Person Specification
Previous experience
Essential
- Experience working directly with patients in health, social care or community setting
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Desirable
- Previous experience working in the NHS
Communication skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to observe, record and accurately document service user progress
- Adhere to confidentiality
Desirable
- Experience supporting group based therapeutic activities
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Mountnessing Court
240 Mountnessing Road
Billericay
CM12 0EH
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
