Job summary We are recruiting to Bank Band 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant posts in Pilgrim Hospital, Boston. We would like to recruit people who are caring, passionate about helping people and motivated to work in Occupational Therapy within the hospital environment. You will need to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills with the confidence to work effectively within a team and wider colleagues. Experience of working in a post where you have demonstrated the Trust values of being person centred, respectful, excellent, compassionate and safe, will be essential. We are looking to recruit people who would like to take their first step into healthcare. You must be enthusiastic and ready to take on the challenge of working in a busy environment. In return we will support your learning and career development if you wish to progress to a substantive contract or promotion. Main duties of the job The successful applicant will be welcomed to the Occupational Therapy Department and join a friendly team working on the wards. You will be working with individuals with a wide range of conditions including oncology, respiratory, cardiac and care of the elderly, orthopaedic and surgical conditions and frailty. This includes individuals with communication, cognitive, physical, and or emotional difficulties. Appropriate training will be provided to support your role and development within these areas and future opportunities within Occupational Therapy. About us Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services. Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the new medical school, It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service If you want to make a difference and be part of something new and exciting then we would love to hear from you so, what are you waiting for? Outstanding care, personally delivered. Date posted 08 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £22,383 a year per annum Contract Bank Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 357-PR-1773-24 Job locations Pilgrim Hospital, Boston Sibsey Road Boston PE21 9QS Job description Job responsibilities To undertake support work which may be practice based, house-keeping or administrative duties in Occupational Therapy.To work with patients as requested and manage own tasks being accountable to an Occupational Therapist.To implement aspects of Occupational Therapy following established protocols or procedures, with guidance and supervision Job description Job responsibilities To undertake support work which may be practice based, house-keeping or administrative duties in Occupational Therapy.To work with patients as requested and manage own tasks being accountable to an Occupational Therapist.To implement aspects of Occupational Therapy following established protocols or procedures, with guidance and supervision Person Specification Quaifications Essential GCSE English - Grade 4-9 or equivalent GCSE Grades 1-3 or above in 3 additional subjects or equivalent Desirable CLAIT / ECDL or equivalent GCSE Maths NVQ level II Other related Healthcare qualifications Experience Essential Experience of using good customer relations skills (working in a public-facing environment) Experience of using effective communication skills including face to face telephone and written. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team Desirable Previous experience of working in a health and /or social care environment. Experience of working with people with illness or disability Experience of working in a busy environment Knowledge /Skills/Apptitudes Essential Good verbal and written communication skills Works well under direction Proven ability to use own initiative whilst recognising when to seek further assistance Basic IT Skills (Digitally literate) Caring and compassionate Desirable Prioritisation skills Evidence of practical and supportive communication skills An understanding of Occupational Therapy Specific Requirements Essential Willingness to learn Ability to travel across county/sites Commitment to support Trust Values Desirable Driving licence Person Specification Quaifications Essential GCSE English - Grade 4-9 or equivalent GCSE Grades 1-3 or above in 3 additional subjects or equivalent Desirable CLAIT / ECDL or equivalent GCSE Maths NVQ level II Other related Healthcare qualifications Experience Essential Experience of using good customer relations skills (working in a public-facing environment) Experience of using effective communication skills including face to face telephone and written. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team Desirable Previous experience of working in a health and /or social care environment. Experience of working with people with illness or disability Experience of working in a busy environment Knowledge /Skills/Apptitudes Essential Good verbal and written communication skills Works well under direction Proven ability to use own initiative whilst recognising when to seek further assistance Basic IT Skills (Digitally literate) Caring and compassionate Desirable Prioritisation skills Evidence of practical and supportive communication skills An understanding of Occupational Therapy Specific Requirements Essential Willingness to learn Ability to travel across county/sites Commitment to support Trust Values Desirable Driving licence 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 United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Pilgrim Hospital, Boston Sibsey Road Boston PE21 9QS Employer's website https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)