Main area OTA Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shift Work) Job ref 383-ACA-5205-24
Employer Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Ward 34, Radbourne Unit Town Derby Salary £24,071 - £25,674 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 26/01/2025 23:59
Occupational Therapy Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 3
Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’. Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the multidisciplinary team on Ward 34, based at The Radbourne Unit. Ward 34 is a male psychiatric acute ward. Ward 34 offers assessment and treatment for patients who require support in an inpatient setting. The service focuses upon recovery and prevention approach for the population of Derby City and Southern Derbyshire. The team are committed to delivering high quality, evidence based person centred care. The post frequently involves working alone or in a group setting and the post holder will be supervised in order to promote social inclusion, enabling independence, and enhancing the autonomy of the service user. Main duties of the job
We are seeking to recruit an individual who can work flexibly around the needs of our service and is able to work unsociable hours which will include weekends and shift work. We are looking for a dynamic individual with good interpersonal skills to enable engagement of service users. Work collaboratively with colleagues to support the delivery of an Occupational Therapy service on the ward for patients who are acutely unwell. Facilitating individual and group sessions, where appropriate. Providing service-users with appropriate challenges. Working independently and ability to use initiative, seeking support as required from Occupational Therapists. Plan and carry out individual and group interventions as guided by the individuals' service user needs. Support the Occupational Therapist with the assessment and treatment process. Work as a member team, supporting shared tasks when this is required to maintain the service functions. Participate in MDT discussions, and document decisions made. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will contribute towards the delivery of a quality occupational therapy service, working as a member of the multi-disciplinary team with the support and supervision of occupational therapists. Develop a working knowledge of the occupational therapy process. Build awareness of the recovery philosophy and the social inclusion agenda, promoting autonomy and enabling choice. Plan and carry out individual and group interventions within a specific remit (e.g., sporting, creative, domestic or technical activities). Undertake a range of activities, working flexibly in accordance with the needs of service-users and the service as a whole. Maintain dedicated time for practical activities and demonstrate effective time management when preparing sessions and writing notes. Accept referrals from the occupational therapy team according to agreed referral systems and care pathway. Assist in facilitating service user responsibility and choices for occupational participation, and the ability to determine their own lifestyle. Contribute to occupational and clinical risk assessments, reporting findings to the occupational therapy team. Report any changes in occupational functioning that may indicate either positive or negative effects of treatment. Assist in the co-ordination of care by communicating effectively and ensuring that Trust professional guidelines for record-keeping are followed. Ensure that assessment and treatment is delivered in a person-centred manner ensuring the gender, sexual orientation, ethnic, cultural and spiritual needs of service users are adhered to. Participate in a multi-professional/agency approach to care, valuing the interface of professional roles and responsibilities. Person specification
Qualifications
Relevant practical qualification (e.g., BTEC, City and Guilds, NVQ 3 or equivalent or relevant training or relevant experience). Food hygiene level 2. Customer care. Experience of working in Occupational Therapy setting. Experience
Group work skills e.g. planning and facilitation of groups. Experience of working in a mental health setting. Good IT skills, written and verbal communication. Ability to implement plans of care. Knowledge of using electronic patient records. Additional Information
Flexible Working The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know. If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team. DBS Checks The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month’s salary. This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.
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NHS AfC: Band 3
Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’. Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the multidisciplinary team on Ward 34, based at The Radbourne Unit. Ward 34 is a male psychiatric acute ward. Ward 34 offers assessment and treatment for patients who require support in an inpatient setting. The service focuses upon recovery and prevention approach for the population of Derby City and Southern Derbyshire. The team are committed to delivering high quality, evidence based person centred care. The post frequently involves working alone or in a group setting and the post holder will be supervised in order to promote social inclusion, enabling independence, and enhancing the autonomy of the service user. Main duties of the job
We are seeking to recruit an individual who can work flexibly around the needs of our service and is able to work unsociable hours which will include weekends and shift work. We are looking for a dynamic individual with good interpersonal skills to enable engagement of service users. Work collaboratively with colleagues to support the delivery of an Occupational Therapy service on the ward for patients who are acutely unwell. Facilitating individual and group sessions, where appropriate. Providing service-users with appropriate challenges. Working independently and ability to use initiative, seeking support as required from Occupational Therapists. Plan and carry out individual and group interventions as guided by the individuals' service user needs. Support the Occupational Therapist with the assessment and treatment process. Work as a member team, supporting shared tasks when this is required to maintain the service functions. Participate in MDT discussions, and document decisions made. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will contribute towards the delivery of a quality occupational therapy service, working as a member of the multi-disciplinary team with the support and supervision of occupational therapists. Develop a working knowledge of the occupational therapy process. Build awareness of the recovery philosophy and the social inclusion agenda, promoting autonomy and enabling choice. Plan and carry out individual and group interventions within a specific remit (e.g., sporting, creative, domestic or technical activities). Undertake a range of activities, working flexibly in accordance with the needs of service-users and the service as a whole. Maintain dedicated time for practical activities and demonstrate effective time management when preparing sessions and writing notes. Accept referrals from the occupational therapy team according to agreed referral systems and care pathway. Assist in facilitating service user responsibility and choices for occupational participation, and the ability to determine their own lifestyle. Contribute to occupational and clinical risk assessments, reporting findings to the occupational therapy team. Report any changes in occupational functioning that may indicate either positive or negative effects of treatment. Assist in the co-ordination of care by communicating effectively and ensuring that Trust professional guidelines for record-keeping are followed. Ensure that assessment and treatment is delivered in a person-centred manner ensuring the gender, sexual orientation, ethnic, cultural and spiritual needs of service users are adhered to. Participate in a multi-professional/agency approach to care, valuing the interface of professional roles and responsibilities. Person specification
Qualifications
Relevant practical qualification (e.g., BTEC, City and Guilds, NVQ 3 or equivalent or relevant training or relevant experience). Food hygiene level 2. Customer care. Experience of working in Occupational Therapy setting. Experience
Group work skills e.g. planning and facilitation of groups. Experience of working in a mental health setting. Good IT skills, written and verbal communication. Ability to implement plans of care. Knowledge of using electronic patient records. Additional Information
Flexible Working The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know. If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team. DBS Checks The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month’s salary. This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.
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