An opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) position for applicants with an interest in working with people with a range of mental health conditions at The Brooker Centre. The Brooker Centre is a mental health hospital with two wards: Bridge ward is a male acute ward and Weaver Ward is a female acute ward.
The successful applicant will be working as a key member of the occupational therapy service on Weaver Ward. We are looking for self-motivated and caring individuals who can facilitate group activities, 1:1 sessions, and assist the qualified occupational therapy staff as required. Hours are Monday to Friday and 9 - 5.
The post holder will be responsible for assisting in the development and delivery of treatment and care plans under the direction and supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist and in collaboration with the ward manager.
The post holder will be required to actively work as part of The Multi-Disciplinary Team and will be expected to work innovatively to support the smooth running of the Ward. They will offer individual and group activities alongside Occupational Therapy staff.
These duties will extend to using The Occupational Therapy Process to assist in assessment, planning, and the implementation of Therapeutic Activities within an In-Patient Mental Health Setting.
The Post Holder will be required to work collaboratively and flexibly with Nursing and Support Worker staff to ensure meeting the diverse needs of service users and the function of the wards.
Under the direct or indirect Clinical Supervision of a Qualified Occupational Therapist, you will undertake the following duties:
1. Support Service Users with activities throughout the therapeutic day under the supervision of senior Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychological Therapists, and Speech and Language Therapists.
2. Undertake specific tasks within Occupational Therapy assessments with Service users using a Person Centred Approach to assist the Occupational Therapist in identifying appropriate Occupational Therapy interventions.
3. Work innovatively and effectively, taking responsibility for carrying out a range of activities under non-directive supervision where the overall goal is clear to support and deliver a programme of meaningful activities.
4. Assist in planning and facilitate both individual and group work with Service Users, actively implementing agreed plans/tasks.
5. Support the Service Users’ engagement with their Shared Activity Planner and choice of activity, including enhanced observations as part of their recovery journey.
6. Be fully involved in The Occupational Therapy Process to ensure Service Users increase their independence and well-being through skill and knowledge development.
7. Participate in the provision of a varied and interesting range of timetabled activities that support Service Users to achieve identified goals.
8. Exercise initiative and independence in carrying out delegated activities at a Professional level.
9. Apply the principle of risk assessment and management to all aspects of clinical work.
10. Maintain the health, safety, and security of others and comply with risk assessment.
11. Contribute to formal Occupational Therapy record keeping and reports, providing feedback on Service Users' occupational functioning.
12. Undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service.
13. Work closely with The Multi Disciplinary Team and involve Nursing Staff and Support workers fully in activity sessions.
14. Maintain links with other agencies to support recovery and discharge planning.
15. Take supervisory responsibility for the work of others in implementing routine work.
16. Participate in the management of incidents in line with The Trust's Policy and Procedure.
17. Where appropriate, be involved in clinical audit activity.
18. Collate information about resources for Service Users' access/utilisation.
19. Receive clinical supervision from a Qualified Occupational Therapist regularly.
20. Maintain a safe working environment with regard to Occupational Therapy resources and equipment.
21. Facilitate/Co-facilitate and support service users to attend various therapy groups and undertake any required training.
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