InMind

Occupational Therapist Assistant

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Job summary

JOB SUMMARY:

Utilising principles of the Recovery and Social Inclusion models the post holder will provide a programme of social, creative and skills based activities to both individuals and groups under supervision. The post holder will be responsible for leading the activities on a daily basis in co - ordination with the occupational therapist and nursing/support staff.

The post-holder may be required to work flexible hours, including evenings.

Service Description

The post holder will provide a service to Inmind – Southleigh Community Hospital, which is a 27 bed community based, independent hospital that provides assertive rehabilitation and socially inclusive services for men and women with complex mental health needs. We provide intensive clinical and therapeutic treatment according to the detailed care plan that is written in agreement with the service user, their family, the funding authority and the multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To work as a team member in the delivery and subsequent evaluation of clinical interventions using activities to help clients’ achieve/develop/maintain daily living skills. This will involve both individual work and facilitating groups.

Please see further job description details per attachment.

About us

Southleigh Community is a locked rehabilitation unit to care for individuals with complex mental health needs. We are fortunate for having a clear recovery pathway to enable individuals to succeed during their treatment journey so they can achieve a smooth transition to discharge in the community.

At Southleigh we pride ourselves on working well together and supporting each other, so we can deliver excellent care to the service users. We welcome candidates with different backgrounds, experiences and value differences so we can celebrate diversity and equality in the workplace.

If you are proactive, a good team player, has initiative and is open to learning, then you are the right candidate for this post.

Date posted

30 October 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0126-23-0002

Job locations

42 Brighton Road

South Croydon

Surrey

CR2 6AA

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical

1. To work as a team member in the delivery and subsequent evaluation of clinical interventions using activities to help clients’ achieve/develop/maintain daily living skills. This will involve both individual work and facilitating groups.

2. Assist in the implementation of joint care plans (MDT) for patients focusing on their physical, social and mental health needs.

3. Support patients to engage in occupational, diversionary and recreational activities as individuals and in group settings. This will involve exhibiting skills in certain occupational activities and the use of associated equipment when required including preparation for groups and organising of equipment for these activities.

4. Recording in Patient MDT records all interventions undertaken as well as observations and responses.

5. Escort patients to various therapeutic/treatment programmes as determined by their care plan and the nurse-in-charge/MDT, within hospital or community.

6. Develop knowledge and understanding of local resources to support patients to engage in educational, occupational and recreational activities in the community.

7. To support and assist the patients with managing their daily living skills in a manner which supports personal recovery and recognises that levels of assistance may vary on a day to day basis.

8. To partake in planning and implementation of community outings with patients, with a view to safe and socially inclusive community access, considering issues of risk and escorting status.

9. Post holder to participate in regular audits to evaluate patients’ participation and effectiveness of any group programme on the unit.

10. Recognise and respect patients as individuals with the same rights, needs and emotions as everyone else. Promote the dignity and self esteem of patients at all times.

11. Maintain appropriate boundaries in all interactions with patients and carers

12. To contribute to Risk assessment and manage it effectively in all settings in compliance with Inmind policies and procedures.

11. To perform to a high standard of care, ensuring the services provided are culturally sensitive, relevant and accessible to the needs of all patients.

12. Ensure patients make informed decisions whenever possible, based on open and honest dialogue with them (and carers), respecting their choices.

13.Co-operate with, contribute to and perform all aspects of daily tasks in agreement with occupational therapist/nurse in charge.

14. To undertake delegated tasks, which contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service such as checking equipment and organising resources including management of any finances required under supervision of Occupational Therapist

15. To exercise good personal time management and reliable attendance.

16.To report any maintenance requirements, informing senior ward staff/OT of any difficulties.

17.Use initiative with colleagues in thinking of new ways of optimising and improving services, identifying resources required.