Job summary
Would
you like a rewarding career as an Occupational Therapy Assistant? We are
currently recruiting a band 3 Childrens Occupational Therapy Assistant to join
our team. We support children and young people (0-19) and their families in
their homes, schools and in clinical environments. We aim to maximize their
participation and independence in self care, school work and play and leisure.
We set meaningful goals with the children and their families based on their
priorities. Intervention takes the form of advice, direct therapy sessions, and
provision of specialist equipment. The children and young people we work with
have a variety of needs including learning, physical and communication
difficulties. We see children with conditions such as cerebral palsy, and
autism. We work closely with a variety of other members of their health team,
such as physiotherapists and speech and language therapists, as well as school
teaching staff.
Main duties of the job
- Work
under the supervision of an OT to achieve goals set for children.
- Carry out treatment programmes and advise families and school staff to
support children to achieve their goals.
- Adapt activities to the individual needs of the child and report back to the
therapist on progress.
- Work with children in their homes, in school (mainstream and special school),
and in clinics across the city
- Participate in delivering on-line parent workshops.
- Complete safe moving and handling of children who have mobility needs or are
hoisted.
- Adjust equipment such as specialist chairs, bathing and toilet aids.
- In addition to the clinical role there are admin duties such as booking
appointments, making resources and liaison with other professionals.
- You will record your interventions via an electronic patient record system
(Systm1).
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Applicants should be motivated, reliable, flexible, have good communication
skills and be able to work with people with varying needs.
About us
Working for Leeds community
Healthcare NHS Trust
Working
for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who
are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare
provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We
treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and
work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on
deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality
care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good",
with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks
of the job
Our benefits range from generous
annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of
attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.ukclick
on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right
to Work
This role is based in the UK.
Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK -
either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having
secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in
the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider
carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post holder will be providing
direct and indirect patient care independently but with support available from
a supervisor within the clinical area. In doing so, they will support the
assessment of service users and implementation of programmes of care delegated
to them by the appropriate staff member ensuring that they practice within their
sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work within a range of
procedures and pathways in which they have received training in order to be
competent.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical
1.1.
The post holder will implement programmes of care
within the limits of the procedures and pathways in which they have achieved
competence.
1.2.
Support and assist other staff members to
deliver care as delegated and directed
1.3.
Demonstrates developed physical skills obtained
through practice and training e.g. accuracy, dexterity and coordination to
complete routine tests within agreed pathways of care, manipulate equipment.
1.4.
Observes and evaluates progress, condition or
levels and reports to clinician, ensuring that accurate and timely record
keeping is achieved
1.5.
Able to identify risk or changes in condition
and are responsible for taking action and alerting the appropriate staff member
2. Leadership
2.1.
Ensures that a professional service and image is
maintained at all time, thereby acting as a role model to all staff
2.2.
Supports a leadership style which is underpinned
by strongly held values around equality, diversity and openness; effectively
builds and maintains relationships with team members.
2.3.
Ensures the effective and efficient use of resources
within their own sphere of responsibility e.g. equipment stocks and supplies.
2.4.
Demonstrates clinical leadership in everyday
practice through identifying creative and innovative ideas in order to develop
quality service provision and supporting initiatives as an active member of the
team.
2.5.
Demonstrates resilience when responding to
challenge, change and complex or difficult situations
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post holder will be providing
direct and indirect patient care independently but with support available from
a supervisor within the clinical area. In doing so, they will support the
assessment of service users and implementation of programmes of care delegated
to them by the appropriate staff member ensuring that they practice within their
sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work within a range of
procedures and pathways in which they have received training in order to be
competent.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical
1.1.
The post holder will implement programmes of care
within the limits of the procedures and pathways in which they have achieved
competence.
1.2.
Support and assist other staff members to
deliver care as delegated and directed
1.3.
Demonstrates developed physical skills obtained
through practice and training e.g. accuracy, dexterity and coordination to
complete routine tests within agreed pathways of care, manipulate equipment.
1.4.
Observes and evaluates progress, condition or
levels and reports to clinician, ensuring that accurate and timely record
keeping is achieved
1.5.
Able to identify risk or changes in condition
and are responsible for taking action and alerting the appropriate staff member
2. Leadership
2.1.
Ensures that a professional service and image is
maintained at all time, thereby acting as a role model to all staff
2.2.
Supports a leadership style which is underpinned
by strongly held values around equality, diversity and openness; effectively
builds and maintains relationships with team members.
2.3.
Ensures the effective and efficient use of resources
within their own sphere of responsibility e.g. equipment stocks and supplies.
2.4.
Demonstrates clinical leadership in everyday
practice through identifying creative and innovative ideas in order to develop
quality service provision and supporting initiatives as an active member of the
team.
2.5.
Demonstrates resilience when responding to
challenge, change and complex or difficult situations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must be willing to participate in any relevant training/qualification identified to develop skills required to carry out duties e.g. Support Worker Competency Framework
- Qualification to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
- GCSE English grade 9 to 4 or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Evidence of previous learning related to clinical area
Qualifications
Essential
- Must be willing to participate in any relevant training/qualification identified to develop skills required to carry out duties e.g. Support Worker Competency Framework
- Qualification to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
- GCSE English grade 9 to 4 or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Evidence of previous learning related to clinical area
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of organising and prioritising own workload
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of working in health or social care settings without direct supervision
- Experience of relevant clinical area i.e. working with children
- Experience of participating in clinical supervision
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Competent IT skills e.g. word processing, email
- Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including communicating factual information to service users / carers
- Basic risk assessment skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must be willing to participate in any relevant training/qualification identified to develop skills required to carry out duties e.g. Support Worker Competency Framework
- Qualification to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
- GCSE English grade 9 to 4 or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Evidence of previous learning related to clinical area
Qualifications
Essential
- Must be willing to participate in any relevant training/qualification identified to develop skills required to carry out duties e.g. Support Worker Competency Framework
- Qualification to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
- GCSE English grade 9 to 4 or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Evidence of previous learning related to clinical area
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of organising and prioritising own workload
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of working in health or social care settings without direct supervision
- Experience of relevant clinical area i.e. working with children
- Experience of participating in clinical supervision
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Competent IT skills e.g. word processing, email
- Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including communicating factual information to service users / carers
- Basic risk assessment skills
Desirable
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.
