Occupational Therapy Assistant

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The postholder will be responsible for the delivery of occupational-based therapeutic activity interventions to aid in the Recovery and rehabilitation of Male Learning Disability service users at the Broadland Clinic alongside colleagues in the OT lead Team and wider Multi-Disciplinary Team. Interventions may be offered as part of a group or individual basis. The postholder will be expected to work weekends and some early evenings as part of this role. All interventions offered will be under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

All staff should comply with the Trusts' Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity.

Main duties of the job

This role offers you an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge, whether you are seeking your first post or considering a new challenge.

You will work alongside established Occupational Therapists, assistants, and education staff and an experienced MDT, including Medical, Nursing, SLT, Psychology, and Social Work colleagues.

HPFT works with Three Universities and supports the ongoing Occupational Therapy, Apprenticeship program.

The Broadland Clinic is a medium secure unit for adult men who have offended or are at risk of doing so, we also have assessment and treatment and two community teams on site. Be part of our NHS trust, HPFT who are currently rated as "Outstanding" by CQC".

Patient involvement is at the heart of what we do. Our mission statement is;

Everything we do is aimed at providing consistently high-quality, joined-up care, support and treatment that:

Empowers individuals to manage their mental and physical well-being

Keeps people safe from avoidable harm

Is effective and ensures the very best clinical and individual recovery outcomes

Provides the best possible experience

About us

We are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission

Our family of over 4000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:

Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

Date posted

30 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

367-LD&F-8731

Job locations

Broadland Clinic, Little Plumstead Hospital

Hospital Road

Little Plumstead

NR13 5EW

Job description

Job responsibilities

To facilitate occupationally based groups as identified by an Occupational Therapist.
To work individually with service users on specific tasks and therapeutic activities as identified by an Occupational Therapist.
To promote a culture of engagement in meaningful occupation within the service in order to enhance quality of life.
To provide interventions in a manner that is consistent with Trust standards and values.
To provide feedback to the team regarding observed occupational performance during a session which will contribute to assessment and therapeutic interventions.
To maintain clinical records using the electronic patient record system.
To liaise with carers and other professionals as relevant.
To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent, reliable attendance.
To attend mandatory training.
To undertake relevant activities to meet training objectives identified with your supervisor.
To keep a record of your training and development activities

For a more in-depth Person and Job Description, please read the document attached before applying

Job description

Job responsibilities

To facilitate occupationally based groups as identified by an Occupational Therapist.
To work individually with service users on specific tasks and therapeutic activities as identified by an Occupational Therapist.
To promote a culture of engagement in meaningful occupation within the service in order to enhance quality of life.
To provide interventions in a manner that is consistent with Trust standards and values.
To provide feedback to the team regarding observed occupational performance during a session which will contribute to assessment and therapeutic interventions.
To maintain clinical records using the electronic patient record system.
To liaise with carers and other professionals as relevant.
To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent, reliable attendance.
To attend mandatory training.
To undertake relevant activities to meet training objectives identified with your supervisor.
To keep a record of your training and development activities

For a more in-depth Person and Job Description, please read the document attached before applying

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Maths and English GCSE grade C or above or equivalent

Desirable

Health and Social Care NVQ level 3

Knowledge

Essential

Basic Knowledge of Occupational Therapy
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and associated packages

Skills

Essential

Physical ability to complete 5 days, incident management, de-escalation, and physical intervention Training.
Ability to provide and receive sensitive information regarding services users care and social situation
Good communication skills written and verbal
Ability to use a range of communication skills to overcome barriers to engagement
Ability to work effectively in a team
Basic problem solving and clinical judgement skills
Ability to respond appropriately to the changing needs of service users

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Maths and English GCSE grade C or above or equivalent

Desirable

Health and Social Care NVQ level 3

Knowledge

Essential

Basic Knowledge of Occupational Therapy
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and associated packages

Skills

Essential

Physical ability to complete 5 days, incident management, de-escalation, and physical intervention Training.
Ability to provide and receive sensitive information regarding services users care and social situation
Good communication skills written and verbal
Ability to use a range of communication skills to overcome barriers to engagement
Ability to work effectively in a team
Basic problem solving and clinical judgement skills
Ability to respond appropriately to the changing needs of service users

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.