An exciting new opportunity has arisen within the Cheltenham locality integrated community team. We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Occupational Therapy Assistant B4 to complement our existing team; delivering community-based care.
The ICTs consist of nursing, therapy, and reablement staff along with administrators. We work closely with GPs, the local communities, the community hospital(s), and other partners to enable people to live as independently as possible at home. The ethos of the team is a rehabilitative and person-centred approach to recovery and self-management; ensuring we offer care close to home and avoid unnecessary admissions to bed-based services.
Our ICT based in Cheltenham is looking for an Occupational Therapy Assistant B4 who can work as part of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT). You will carry out work delegated by the Occupational Therapists and collaborate with the whole MDT to provide a seamless approach to the delivery of services. This may be within the patients’ own homes or within our locality bed-based rehabilitation facility. All of our ICT staff are equipped for mobile working to include the use of a laptop and smart phone.
* You have a passion for rehabilitation
* You have relevant experience
* You thrive working within a multidisciplinary team but are also able to work autonomously.
* You have innovative ideas to develop and deliver personalised care plans that support people to maintain their health and wellbeing.
* You are committed to support people to live not just exist and have a commitment to high-quality patient care.
* You have excellent communication and IT skills.
* Applicants will have an interest in developing trusted assessor knowledge and skills within the community.
* You are highly motivated to contribute to the exciting developments within the OT service.
* You are committed and enthusiastic about your continuing professional development.
* You have good organisational and time management skills.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity, and provides a sense of belonging and trust.
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* 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users;
* 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work;
* 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority;
* 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative.
Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Helen Dix/Kate Clempson Job title: Occupational Therapy Lead Email address: helen.dix@ghc.nhs.uk Telephone number: 0300 421 6420 #J-18808-Ljbffr