Job summary The occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants in the ICTs work with adults with physical disabilities, cognitive impairment, mental health issues and complex social and community needs, experiencing occupational performance difficulties within and around their home environment. The occupational therapy assistant will work as part of the community occupational therapy team within an Integrated Community Team (ICT). Their work will be underpinned by the principles and philosophy of occupational therapy. They will hold their own autonomous caseload triaged and delegated by an occupational therapist. They will be responsible for the assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient treatment programmes within assessed competencies. Interventions will be varied because they are 'person centred', tailored to the specific needs of the individual, their families and or carers. The main aim is for the occupational therapy assistant to enable a person to engage within their home environment, and wider social and cultural environments to support their meaningful occupations so increasing their well-being and independence whilst self-manging risk. This includes providing advice, practicing different ways of doing things, signposting to relevant services, the provision of equipment and referring on for minor or major adaptations. Experience of working to occupational therapy principles of practice in a health or social care environment is essential. Main duties of the job To assess, devise, implement and evaluate therapeutic treatment programmes collaboratively with the person, their families and or carers, within the framework established by the occupational therapist To be able to understand and apply knowledge of a range of conditions, appreciating the impacts these have on a person's occupational functional ability To utilise a health coaching approach to work with individuals in developing collaborative goals and action (care) plans To exchange information with patients, their families and or carers that may require tact, reassurance or persuasion. To provide receive sensitive or complex information and relay appropriately To be able to work with people to facilitate learning of skills or gaining of independence. To plan and provide therapy interventions, acting within competencies and modifying treatment programmes as appropriate To understand and use relevant outcome measure The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification. About us 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. The annual NHS Staff Surveygives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that: 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. Date posted 12 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 327-25-201 Job locations Cirencester Hospital Tetbury Road Cirencester GL7 1UY Job description Job responsibilities Maintain accurate, comprehensive and timely clinical records of all care, advice and supportdelivered with clear reasoning for interventions in accordance with trust and nationalguidelines To employ effective time management skills to organise and prioritise caseload under theguidance of the occupational therapist To ensure that confidentiality and patient dignity is respected and maintained at all times Comply with current policies and procedures e.g. health and safety, moving and handling, data protection and confidentiality The role may develop into a 7 day working pattern to accommodate service demands Job description Job responsibilities Maintain accurate, comprehensive and timely clinical records of all care, advice and supportdelivered with clear reasoning for interventions in accordance with trust and nationalguidelines To employ effective time management skills to organise and prioritise caseload under theguidance of the occupational therapist To ensure that confidentiality and patient dignity is respected and maintained at all times Comply with current policies and procedures e.g. health and safety, moving and handling, data protection and confidentiality The role may develop into a 7 day working pattern to accommodate service demands Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 3 in health and social care or other health related subject Desirable Trusted assessor qualification or a Commitment to complete level 5 assistant practitioner qualification. Experience Essential Experience of working in a Health and/or Social Care environment, either in a paid or voluntary capacity Experience of working to occupational therapy principles of practice Experience of working within a therapy or multidisciplinary team Other Essential Able to fulfil travel requirements of post and have access to own transport Knowledge Essential Able to demonstrate knowledge of a range of health conditions that impact on occupational function Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 3 in health and social care or other health related subject Desirable Trusted assessor qualification or a Commitment to complete level 5 assistant practitioner qualification. Experience Essential Experience of working in a Health and/or Social Care environment, either in a paid or voluntary capacity Experience of working to occupational therapy principles of practice Experience of working within a therapy or multidisciplinary team Other Essential Able to fulfil travel requirements of post and have access to own transport Knowledge Essential Able to demonstrate knowledge of a range of health conditions that impact on occupational function 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. Employer details Employer name Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Cirencester Hospital Tetbury Road Cirencester GL7 1UY Employer's website https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)