Occupational Assistant Therapy Practitioner
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Richmond Community Healthcare Trust is seeking to appoint a full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner to join the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit at Teddington Memorial Hospital.
As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, this position involves working closely alongside the therapists and ward staff on the Pamela Bryant Unit to provide a rehabilitation program for patients.
As part of the multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute towards the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of rehabilitation provided on the ward, supporting patients to achieve their goals and access appropriate services.
This role offers you an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge, whether you are seeking your first post or considering a new challenge.
Main duties of the job
1. Working with clinicians to deliver rehabilitation and occupation-based therapy to a mixed caseload of medical and older adult patients.
2. Working closely alongside the Occupational Therapy Team to conduct functional assessments for activities of daily living, deliver therapeutic interventions in line with rehabilitation goals, running patient activity groups, and assisting with home environment assessments / home visits.
3. Supporting the Therapy Team with clerical duties, such as ordering and demonstrating safe use of equipment and the completion of community referrals.
4. To work independently with patients on the ward and sometimes at the patient's home, with access to support and / or supervision from experienced clinicians.
5. To maintain close communication with the Therapy Team / Inpatient Teams to facilitate the delivery of patient care and safety.
The successful applicant should have a flexible approach and an ability to work under pressure, both as part of a team and independently, good communication skills, literacy and computer skills.
It would also be an advantage to have experience of working within a therapy service or have previously worked in a health care environment. Driving can sometimes be part of this job, so it is preferable that you are a car owner / driver however not essential.
About us
Development and staff wellbeing
Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. Continuing professional development is actively encouraged and regular support and supervision will be provided by the team, but day to day support is also provided through working closely with the multidisciplinary team.
From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
Job responsibilities
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.**
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NVQ in health or social care or equivalent life-skills gained through work or personal experience
* Maths / English GCSE or equivalent
Experience
* Previous experience in other health or care environment, paid or voluntary employment
* Working as part of a team
* Working with older people
* Previous experience as a Technical Instructor / Therapy Assistant
* Health / social care / teaching experience
* Experience as a carer
* Previous experience of running groups / classes
Skills and Abilities
* Good communication skills, verbal, non-verbal and written
* Observation and reporting skills
* Ability to teach practical skills to clients
* Ability to work independently with individuals / groups, within a supported environment
* Health and safety / risk awareness
Knowledge
* Work in a multidisciplinary team
* An understanding of the need for enabling clients to achieve optimal independence in their chosen environment
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 name
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
£31,081 to £33,665 a year p.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Outer)
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