Job summary A unique opportunity for an Occupational Therapy Assistant who wants to gain more experience and work in the community with service users in crisis. This Senior Occupational Therapy Assistant post will enable a person to move on to the apprenticeship scheme, gain skills working with this client group. In-house training will be provided. Main duties of the job Your will work under the supervision and guidance of the Senior Occupational Therapist and in the MDT. You will be working autonomously and supporting patients in the ward environment You will be able to develop and deliver interventions that can make a real difference to people's life. About us EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including; Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment Join our Staff bank What is Staff Bank? Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times. All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish. If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank Date posted 09 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 364-A-8876 Job locations Woodlea Clinic 5 The Glade, Bromham, Bedfordshire MK43 8HJ Job description Job responsibilities ROLE SUMMARY The post holder will assist in the overall delivery of care, treatment and therapeutic activity as determined by the lead practitioner/OT; ensuring prescribed treatment is carried out according to the agreed treatment plan and in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team. The post holder will provide an intensive level of support to patients admitted to the Woodlea Clinic. They will be responsible for the delivering therapeutic sessions under supervision, and on their own initiative, delivering treatment plans to service users within a wide range of settings. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES To work in collaboration with the service user, their support network and the MDT to manage their mental health and related risks To work with the service user to achieve their identified goals. To work both individually or on a group basis with service users as indicated To communicate with a range of people including service users, colleagues and other healthcare professionals on a range of complex and sensitive matters, using the appropriate and relevant methods of communication i.e. verbal, written and IT. To observe patients behaviour, verbal and non-verbal communication and act on and report on complex risks and record as necessary. To ensure that service user confidentiality is kept at all times and that all records and communications are kept in line with Trust policy. To be familiar with patients risk assessment, plan and develop interventions reflecting it. To ensure that all relevant information required is recorded accurately in the appropriate record system and that all records are completed in line with the organisations record management procedures. Act when necessary in the service users best interest when this may not be their expressed wish To liaise with outside agencies, family, carers, community agencies etc To effectively deal with any adverse situation. To work effectively with multi-disciplinary team. To use evidence based interventions and approaches Job description Job responsibilities ROLE SUMMARY The post holder will assist in the overall delivery of care, treatment and therapeutic activity as determined by the lead practitioner/OT; ensuring prescribed treatment is carried out according to the agreed treatment plan and in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team. The post holder will provide an intensive level of support to patients admitted to the Woodlea Clinic. They will be responsible for the delivering therapeutic sessions under supervision, and on their own initiative, delivering treatment plans to service users within a wide range of settings. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES To work in collaboration with the service user, their support network and the MDT to manage their mental health and related risks To work with the service user to achieve their identified goals. To work both individually or on a group basis with service users as indicated To communicate with a range of people including service users, colleagues and other healthcare professionals on a range of complex and sensitive matters, using the appropriate and relevant methods of communication i.e. verbal, written and IT. To observe patients behaviour, verbal and non-verbal communication and act on and report on complex risks and record as necessary. To ensure that service user confidentiality is kept at all times and that all records and communications are kept in line with Trust policy. To be familiar with patients risk assessment, plan and develop interventions reflecting it. To ensure that all relevant information required is recorded accurately in the appropriate record system and that all records are completed in line with the organisations record management procedures. Act when necessary in the service users best interest when this may not be their expressed wish To liaise with outside agencies, family, carers, community agencies etc To effectively deal with any adverse situation. To work effectively with multi-disciplinary team. To use evidence based interventions and approaches Person Specification Experience Essential Experience working with adults - mental health Experience of working with teams in an enabling role Desirable Carrying out individual and group interventions Experience of working with individuals in crisis Additional training relevant to the post Qualifications and Experience Essential NVQ level 3 or previous relevant qualification Desirable Relevant experience or training Person Specification Experience Essential Experience working with adults - mental health Experience of working with teams in an enabling role Desirable Carrying out individual and group interventions Experience of working with individuals in crisis Additional training relevant to the post Qualifications and Experience Essential NVQ level 3 or previous relevant qualification Desirable Relevant experience or training 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Address Woodlea Clinic 5 The Glade, Bromham, Bedfordshire MK43 8HJ Employer's website https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)