We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our occupational therapy team covering the adult acute inpatient mental health wards and psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) at Swallownest Court in the form of an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
If you have a keen interest in working in a mental health setting, with adults currently in an acute mental health ward setting and a passion for supporting recovery through occupation, then this is the opportunity for you to make a positive difference.
Working alongside the Occupational Therapists and other OTA to provide person-centred care and intervention with a view to promoting independence amongst the patient group and reduce length of hospital admission. You will contribute to the delivery of groups, support individualised interventions and assist with care planning, as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team, including nursing colleagues, psychological therapies, medical staff team and nursing assistants.
There are also a wide variety of staff networks available to support health and wellbeing and postholders will be supported by regular supervision and ongoing training and development opportunities.
To carry out individual therapeutic intervention programmes and feedback relevant information according to agreed assessment framework and treatment aims identified by the Occupational Therapist.
To assist the Occupational Therapist to carry out community based individual assessments.
To work with service users to develop independent living skills and work towards individual recovery and vocational goals in preparation for discharge, as directed.
To carry out agreed Occupational Therapy interventions with service userswithout direct supervision of senior staff in community locations and service users' homes as needed and directed by OT.
To carry out group work and contribute to regular evaluation of groups, in conjunction with service users and multi-disciplinary team and ensure a balanced programme of activities.
To provide accurate, relevant and timely verbal and written information regarding patient progress.
Promote meaningful occupation within the patient group.
Identify and source resources for the ward activities, with a lead for maintaining the therapy space (organising, maintaining supplies, creating a welcoming and inviting space, creative use of space).
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
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