Job summary
Are you looking for a new role? We are looking for a part- time occupational therapy assistant to join a team of occupational therapists within the community Mental Health Rehabilitation Team.
The core hours are 24 hrs per week, worked over 3 days a week -The service is 7 day working. flexibility of the daily hours can be agreed.
Main duties of the job
Assessing adults of working age with mental ill-health who live within their local community around their occupational needs, designing and implementing person - centred interventions to support them in their recovery and evaluating their progress.
You will be able to manage a diverse caseload and work closely with the multi - disciplinary team, giving you the opportunity to work with Consultant OT, OT, RMNs, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Employment Specialists Peer workers and CBT
To work with patients to develop independent living skills and work towards individual recovery and vocational goals in preparation for discharge, as directed.
If you feel you have the relevant experience and enthusiasm for this post, then we would love to hear from you. Come and join us at Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS FT and be part of our team that's "Nurturing the power in our communities".
Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network, Women's Network and Disability and Wellbeing Network
Please Contact Jon Rouston Chief AHP - jonrouston@nhs.net or Noma Makhanda Professional Lead OT - noma.makhanda@nhs.net
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English GCSE or equivalent attained at grade 4 or above.
- NVQ Level 3 or additional qualifications in relevant subjects such as Psychology, Therapy Assistant, Rehab assistant
Experience
Essential
- Experience in health and/or social care settings, such as employment, work experience, volunteering or placement(s)
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of common mental, physical and behavioural health conditions
- Understands the importance of adhering to organisational policies, protocols, procedures and standard
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills including the ability to present information, written and orally, in a clear, accessible and accurate manner
- Able to work well within a team and other MDT
- Able to perform specific delegated tasks and adapt practice to situations
- Good organisational, observational and planning skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English GCSE or equivalent attained at grade 4 or above.
- NVQ Level 3 or additional qualifications in relevant subjects such as Psychology, Therapy Assistant, Rehab assistant
Experience
Essential
- Experience in health and/or social care settings, such as employment, work experience, volunteering or placement(s)
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of common mental, physical and behavioural health conditions
- Understands the importance of adhering to organisational policies, protocols, procedures and standard
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills including the ability to present information, written and orally, in a clear, accessible and accurate manner
- Able to work well within a team and other MDT
- Able to perform specific delegated tasks and adapt practice to situations
- Good organisational, observational and planning skills
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).
